Jashawn
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Jashawn
Jashawn combines two popular naming elements: the prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jason, Jacob, and Jamal) and the element 'shawn' (a variant of Sean/Shaun, from Irish 'Seán' meaning 'God is gracious'). This name emerged in the United States during the 1980s and gained moderate popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. The combination of recognizable name elements to create distinctive names became a significant trend in American naming practices during this period. Jashawn exemplifies this pattern of creative compound naming that appeals to parents seeking names that sound familiar yet distinctive. Usage data suggests the name has been embraced across diverse communities throughout the United States, with varying levels of popularity regionally.
Jashawn is also given to girls.
Pronounced juh-SHAWN.
As of October 2026, Jashawn ranked #16409 for girls in US births in 2001 and #4608 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #11031 for girls in 1994 and #1235 for boys in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,356 | 55 | 28.6 |
| 2015 | #2,737 | 44 | 23 |
| 2016 | #3,030 | 39 | 20.6 |
| 2017 | #3,153 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #2,723 | 45 | 24.8 |
| 2019 | #3,019 | 40 | 22.3 |
| 2020 | #3,369 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #3,387 | 34 | 19.4 |
| 2022 | #3,931 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #3,247 | 37 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | #4,234 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,608 | 22 | 12.9 |