Chrishawna
A feminine name combining the names Chris and Shawna.
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Chrishawna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chrishawna today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chrishawna births was 1992 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chrishawna. 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 Chrishawna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
1992
11 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2007 SSA rank
#15,918
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Chrishawna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chrishawna from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 55 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chrishawna 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 Chrishawna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chrishawna
The name Chrishawna is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century in the United States. It appears to be a combination of the common English names Chris and Shawna, with the former being a shortened form of Christopher and the latter having roots in the Irish name Siobhán.
While the exact origins of Chrishawna are unclear, it is possible that the name was created by blending elements of existing names to create a unique and distinctively African-American name. Many African-American families have embraced this practice, drawing inspiration from various cultural and linguistic sources to craft new names that reflect their heritage and identity.
Due to its recent origin, there are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Chrishawna appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier periods. However, it is worth noting that many modern names, particularly those with cultural or ethnic significance, may not have extensive historical documentation.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Chrishawna, records are limited due to its relatively recent emergence. However, a few examples can be found, such as Chrishawna Evans, an American basketball player who played for several WNBA teams in the early 2000s, and Chrishawna King, a track and field athlete from the United States who competed in sprinting events in the late 2010s.
Other individuals with the name Chrishawna include Chrishawna Sanders, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and Chrishawna Williams, a writer and author known for her work on African-American history and culture.
It is important to note that the name Chrishawna, while unique, is not an isolated case. Many African-American families have embraced the practice of creating new names or combining elements from existing names to reflect their cultural identity and personal preferences. This trend has contributed to the rich tapestry of names found within the African-American community.
People
Chrishawna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chrishawna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chrishawna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chrishawna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chrishawna 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 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Chrishawna a common name?
We classify Chrishawna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chrishawna most popular?
The single biggest year for Chrishawna was 1992, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chrishawna is about 32 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 Chrishawna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chrishawna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chrishawna in the SSA data are female. 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 Chrishawna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chrishawna 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 Chrishawna 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 many people are called Chrishawna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.