Trishawn
An English variant of the masculine name Shawn, which derives from Celtic roots and signifies "life" or "vigor".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Trishawn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Trishawn today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Trishawn births was 1975 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Trishawn. 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 Trishawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1975
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2009 SSA rank
#9,686
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Trishawn
Trishawn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 22 total registrations, 10 (45.5%) were male and 12 (54.5%) were female.
Trishawn as a male name
- Ranked #14,338 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2006 (5 births)
Trishawn as a female name
- Ranked #9,686 in 1978
- 6 female births in 1978
- Peak: 1975 (6 births)
Popularity
Trishawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Trishawn from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trishawn 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 Trishawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Trishawn
The name Trishawn has its origins in the English language, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the late 20th century. It is a relatively modern name, and its popularity can be attributed to the increasing trend of creating unique and creative names by combining elements from different sources.
Trishawn is a combination of the names Trish, which is a diminutive form of Patricia, and Shawn, which is derived from the Irish name Seán or Séamus. The name Patricia has Latin roots, stemming from the word "patrician," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic." Shawn, on the other hand, is a variant of the name John, which has Hebrew origins and means "God is gracious."
While there are no direct historical references to the name Trishawn in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component parts have been present in various forms throughout history. The name Patricia has been used since the Middle Ages, and it gained popularity in the Christian tradition as a feminine form of the name Patrick, honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
As for the earliest recorded examples of the name Trishawn, it is difficult to pinpoint specific individuals due to the relatively recent emergence of this name. However, there are a few notable people who have borne this name:
1. Trishawn Garrett, an American basketball player born in 1985, who played for several teams in the NBA G League.
2. Trishawn Robinson, an American football player born in 1993, who played as a wide receiver for various college teams.
3. Trishawn Wiggins, an American professional basketball player born in 1995, who has played in various leagues and countries.
4. Trishawn Smith, an American football player born in 1997, who played as a defensive back for the University of Pittsburgh.
5. Trishawn Wigginton, an American professional basketball player born in 1998, who has played in various leagues and teams.
It is important to note that the name Trishawn is a relatively modern creation, and its popularity may be subject to change over time as naming trends evolve.
People
Trishawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Trishawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Trishawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Trishawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Trishawn 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Trishawn a common name?
We classify Trishawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Trishawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Trishawn was 1975, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Trishawn is about 35 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 Trishawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Trishawn a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Trishawn in the SSA data are female. 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 Trishawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Trishawn 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 Trishawn 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 people have Trishawn as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.