Jushawn
An Americanized variant name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jushawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jushawn today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jushawn births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jushawn. 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 Jushawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,689
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jushawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jushawn 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 Jushawn 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 Jushawn
The name Jushawn has its origins in the African American community, emerging as a unique and creative combination of traditional names. It is believed to have been derived from the blending of the names Justin and Shawn, which have their roots in Latin and Hebrew, respectively.
The name Justin can be traced back to the Latin name Justinus, meaning "just" or "upright." It was a popular name among early Christians and has been used throughout history. On the other hand, Shawn is a variant of the Hebrew name Sean, which is derived from John, meaning "God is gracious."
While there are no definitive records of the name Jushawn appearing in ancient texts or historical scriptures, its origins can be attributed to the creative naming practices within the African American community. This community has a rich tradition of combining and modifying existing names to create unique and culturally significant monikers.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Jushawn was Jushawn Thompson, an American football player who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2002 to 2006. However, the name gained more widespread recognition with the rise of Jushawn Shakespeare, an American professional basketball player born in 1987, who played in various leagues around the world.
Another notable figure with the name Jushawn is Jushawn Smith, an American professional baseball player born in 1987, who played for several Minor League Baseball teams affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
In the realm of music, Jushawn Johnson, an American singer-songwriter born in 1987, has gained recognition for his work in the R&B and soul genres.
Additionally, Jushawn Curry, an American mixed martial artist born in 1979, has made a name for himself in the world of combat sports, competing in various promotions throughout his career.
While the name Jushawn may be relatively modern in its usage, it reflects the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African American community in naming practices. Its unique blend of traditional names and its increasing prominence in various fields showcase its growing popularity and significance.
People
Jushawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jushawn 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
Jushawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jushawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jushawn 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 Jushawn a common name?
We classify Jushawn 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 Jushawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jushawn was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jushawn is about 20 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 Jushawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jushawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jushawn 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 Jushawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jushawn 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 Jushawn 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 Jushawn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.