Find out how popular the first name Jashawn has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jashawn by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Jashawn is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Jashawn being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jashawn.

The history of the first name Jashawn

The given name Jashawn has its origins in African American culture, emerging in the late 20th century as a variation of the more traditional name Shawn or Sean. It is believed to have been derived from the Irish name Seán, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."

While the name Jashawn does not have a long historical record, it is believed to have been created by adding the prefix "Ja" to the name Shawn. The "Ja" prefix has been used in various African American names, often as a nod to the Jamaican or West Indian influence in some communities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jashawn was Jashawn Parker, a professional basketball player born in 1992 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Parker played college basketball at the University of South Carolina before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in the NBA.

Another notable Jashawn was Jashawn Sheffield, a football player born in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sheffield played college football at Texas Tech University and was later signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Jashawn Townsend, born in 1994 in Detroit, Michigan, is a professional boxer who has competed in various weight classes, including featherweight and super featherweight divisions.

Jashawn Talton, born in 1995 in Los Angeles, California, is a former college basketball player who played for the University of Texas at San Antonio and later pursued a professional career overseas.

Jashawn Wynn, born in 1993 in New York City, is a professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including stints in Turkey, Mexico, and the NBA G League.

While the name Jashawn is still relatively new and not as widely documented as some more traditional names, it has gained recognition in recent decades, particularly within African American communities, as a unique and culturally significant moniker.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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