Vershaun
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a spelling variant of Vashon.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Vershaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vershaun today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vershaun births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vershaun. 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 Vershaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,211
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Vershaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vershaun 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 Vershaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vershaun
The given name Vershaun is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots potentially traced back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a variation or combination of the French names Vershon and Shaun, which themselves derive from the Germanic names Wersho and Shawn, respectively.
During the Middle Ages, names often underwent various transformations due to cultural exchanges and linguistic shifts. The name Vershaun may have emerged as a result of such influences, blending elements from different linguistic traditions. However, its precise origin and the reasons behind its formation remain uncertain.
While no definitive historical records or ancient texts have been found explicitly mentioning the name Vershaun, its components have been present in various forms throughout history. The name Vershon, for instance, can be traced back to the 11th century, with records indicating its use among French nobility and aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Vershaun was a French nobleman named Vershaun de Montfort, who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent figure during the Albigensian Crusade and played a significant role in the siege of Béziers in 1209.
Another notable individual with the name was Vershaun Delacroix, a French painter and lithographer who lived from 1798 to 1863. He was a influential figure in the Romantic movement and is renowned for his vivid and emotionally charged artworks.
In the 19th century, Vershaun Baudelaire, a French poet and literary critic, left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Born in 1821 and died in 1867, he is considered one of the most influential figures of the Symbolist movement and is best known for his groundbreaking work, "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil).
During the early 20th century, Vershaun Debussy, a French composer, was a pioneering figure in the field of impressionist music. Born in 1862 and died in 1918, his compositions, such as "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" and "La Mer," are celebrated for their innovative use of harmony and their evocative musical expressions.
Lastly, Vershaun Sartre, a French philosopher, playwright, and novelist, was a leading figure of the existentialist movement. Born in 1905 and died in 1980, his works, such as "Being and Nothingness" and "No Exit," explored themes of human existence, freedom, and choice, and had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy.
People
Vershaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vershaun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vershaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vershaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vershaun 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 Vershaun a common name?
We classify Vershaun 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 Vershaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Vershaun was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vershaun is about 28 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 Vershaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vershaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vershaun 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 Vershaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vershaun 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 Vershaun 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 are called Vershaun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.