Jashaun
A masculine name with Arabic/Hebrew origins meaning "glorious gift" or "gracious one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,276 living Americans carry the first name Jashaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jashaun today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jashaun births was 2005 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jashaun. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 268,616 Americans
Peak year
2005
94 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,761
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Jashaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jashaun from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 678 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jashaun 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 Jashaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jashauns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Florida, Ohio, Virginia recorded the most babies named Jashaun, while Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jashaun
The name Jashaun is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The name seems to be a creative combination of common sounds and syllables found in various languages, possibly inspired by popular names like Jason or Shawn.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jashaun can be found in the birth records of a baby boy born in Los Angeles, California, in 1982. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin or meaning behind this unique name.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jashaun, although their fame is relatively limited. One such person is Jashaun Corbin, an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League in the early 2000s. Another is Jashaun Simon, an American football player who played as a defensive back for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2015.
In the world of music, Jashaun Cofield is a contemporary American rapper and songwriter known by the stage name J.I.D. He has released several acclaimed albums and mixtapes since the mid-2010s.
Jashaun Ivey is an American football coach who has worked with various college teams, including as the defensive line coach for the University of Texas at San Antonio from 2016 to 2019.
Lastly, Jashaun Fletcher is a Canadian actor and voiceover artist known for his work in television shows and animated series, such as "The Hollow" and "Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own."
While the name Jashaun may not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots, it has gained some popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative name choice for newborns.
People
Jashaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jashaun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jashaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jashaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,276 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jashaun 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 268,616 US residents.
Is Jashaun a common name?
We classify Jashaun as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,292 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jashaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Jashaun was 2005, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jashaun is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jashaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jashaun 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.