Naishawn
A modern invented name, pronunciation resembles the French name Naishan.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Naishawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naishawn today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naishawn births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naishawn. 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 Naishawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,779
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Naishawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naishawn 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 Naishawn 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 Naishawn
The given name Naishawn has its origins rooted in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, which flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, spanning modern-day Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey. This name can be traced back to the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE.
Naishawn is derived from the Sumerian words "nai," meaning "to shine," and "shawn," which can be interpreted as "radiant" or "brilliant." Thus, the name Naishawn carries a meaning of "shining brilliance" or "radiant light." It was initially given to individuals who were considered exceptionally intelligent, talented, or possessed a natural charisma that seemed to emanate from within.
In ancient Sumerian texts, particularly those related to astrology and celestial observations, there are references to individuals bearing the name Naishawn. These individuals were often associated with the study of the stars, planets, and celestial bodies, further strengthening the connection between the name and the concept of radiance or illumination.
The earliest recorded example of an individual named Naishawn dates back to around 2500 BCE, during the reign of the Akkadian Empire. This individual, known as Naishawn of Ur, was a renowned astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the understanding of the movements of celestial bodies.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Naishawn, including:
1. Naishawn the Wise (c. 1200 BCE), a Babylonian philosopher and scholar renowned for his teachings on ethics and morality.
2. Naishawn ibn Khalid (c. 800 CE), an Arab astronomer and mathematician who made significant advancements in the field of trigonometry.
3. Naishawn al-Hakim (c. 1050 CE), a Persian physician and alchemist who wrote extensively on the properties of herbs and minerals.
4. Naishawn the Illuminator (c. 1250 CE), an Armenian monk and scholar who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in Armenia.
5. Naishawn the Scribe (c. 1450 BCE), an Egyptian writer and historian credited with chronicling the life and reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Naishawn has managed to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries, continuing to be used across various regions and civilizations throughout history. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to the universal appeal of its meaning, which celebrates the concepts of brilliance, radiance, and enlightenment.
People
Naishawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naishawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Naishawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naishawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naishawn 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 Naishawn a common name?
We classify Naishawn 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 Naishawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Naishawn was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naishawn 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 Naishawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naishawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naishawn 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 Naishawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naishawn 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 Naishawn 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 Naishawn?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Naishawn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.