Naeshaun
A masculine name likely derived from a combination of Irish and French roots meaning "gift of kindness".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Naeshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naeshaun today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naeshaun births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naeshaun. 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 Naeshaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,048
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Naeshaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naeshaun 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 Naeshaun 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naeshaun
The given name Naeshaun is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origins or historical records of its usage prior to the late 20th century. It appears to be a unique and creative amalgamation of sounds and syllables, rather than being derived from any specific language or cultural tradition.
Despite its lack of ancient roots, the name Naeshaun has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among certain communities in the United States. While there are no famous historical figures or literary references associated with this name, a few notable individuals have borne it in modern times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Naeshaun is Naeshaun Sanford-Anderson, a former American football wide receiver who played for the University of Georgia in the early 2000s. Another individual with this name is Naeshaun Brown, a professional basketball player from the United States who has competed in various international leagues.
Naeshaun Blackledge is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker, known for his work in personal development and leadership training. There is also Naeshaun Williams, a former college basketball player from the United States who played for the University of North Carolina Asheville in the late 2010s.
While not a prominent historical name, Naeshaun has found its way into popular culture and modern naming trends. Its unique sound and spelling have appealed to parents seeking distinctive and unconventional names for their children, contributing to its growing presence in recent times.
People
Naeshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naeshaun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naeshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naeshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naeshaun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Naeshaun a common name?
We classify Naeshaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naeshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Naeshaun was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naeshaun is about 21 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 Naeshaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naeshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naeshaun 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 Naeshaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naeshaun 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 Naeshaun 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 Americans are named Naeshaun?
You can see how many people share the name Naeshaun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.