Dushawn
A masculine name of French and African American origin meaning "vigorous shawn".
Name Census estimates that about 430 living Americans carry the first name Dushawn. It is a predominantly male name (97.6% of registrations). The average person named Dushawn today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dushawn births was 1975 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dushawn. 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.
People living today
430
~ 1 in 797,103 Americans
Peak year
1975
25 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2017 SSA rank
#7,531
Tracked since 1967
Gender
Gender distribution for Dushawn
Dushawn leans heavily male at 97.6% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dushawn as a male name
- Ranked #12,805 in 2017
- 5 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1975 (25 births)
Dushawn as a female name
- Ranked #7,531 in 1972
- 6 female births in 1972
- Peak: 1972 (6 births)
Popularity
Dushawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dushawn from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 135 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
Dushawn 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 Dushawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dushawns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dushawn
The name Dushawn is believed to have its origins in African American culture, emerging in the United States during the 20th century. It is a combination of the name "Duane" and the suffix "-shawn," which is derived from the Irish name Seán or its English variant, John.
While the exact origin and meaning of Dushawn are not entirely clear, it is thought to be a modern invented name created within African American communities. The name does not appear to have any direct historical references or connections to ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dushawn can be found in the case of Dushawn Pitts, an American football player who was born in 1973. Another notable figure with this name is Dushawn Moses, an American professional basketball player born in 1978.
Dushawn Brown, an American actor and comedian, was born in 1976 and is known for his work in films such as "Scary Movie 5" and television shows like "Tuca & Bertie." Dushawn Putman, an American football player, was born in 1987 and played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL).
Dushawn Brooks, an American professional basketball player, was born in 1975 and played in various leagues, including the NBA Development League and overseas leagues.
While the name Dushawn is relatively modern and does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity within certain communities, particularly in the United States. The name reflects the cultural diversity and creativity in naming practices, often combining elements from different linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.
People
Dushawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dushawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dushawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dushawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 430 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dushawn 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 797,103 US residents.
Is Dushawn a common name?
We classify Dushawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 451 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dushawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Dushawn was 1975, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dushawn is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dushawn a male name?
Yes, 97.6% of people registered as Dushawn 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.
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.