Brishawn
A masculine name derived from Irish and English origins, meaning "descendant of royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Brishawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brishawn today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brishawn births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brishawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brishawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,621
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Brishawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brishawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brishawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brishawn
The name Brishawn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the English names Brian and Shawn. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, emerging as a unique name choice among English-speaking communities, particularly in the United States.
While the name itself does not have a direct historical or cultural lineage, its components have roots in various languages and traditions. The name Brian is derived from the Old Celtic word "brig," meaning "high" or "noble," while Shawn is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Seán, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Brishawn are relatively sparse, as it is a contemporary creation. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history, albeit in limited numbers.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Brishawn is Brishawn Kendrick, a former American football defensive back who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 2000s. Another individual is Brishawn Demus, a former American football wide receiver who played for the University of Maryland in the late 2010s.
Additionally, Brishawn Henderson is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He was born in 1998 and has been part of the league since 2020.
In the entertainment industry, Brishawn Bunkley is an American actor and producer known for his work in films such as "Nightcrawler" (2014) and "Straight Outta Compton" (2015). He was born in 1984 and has been active in the industry since the early 2000s.
Finally, Brishawn Jones is an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and singles since the early 2010s. He is known for his blend of R&B and soul music styles.
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Brishawn, historical records and references may be limited. However, as a unique and modern name, it has carved its own path and significance in contemporary times.
People
Brishawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brishawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brishawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brishawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brishawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Brishawn a common name?
We classify Brishawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brishawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brishawn was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brishawn is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brishawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brishawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brishawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brishawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brishawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brishawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Brishawn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.