Dashawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dashawn is an American name meaning 'God is gracious,' derived from the combination of the prefix 'Da-' and the Irish name 'Shawn.' It reflects a trend of unique naming in African American culture. The name has seen increased popularity since the late 20th century and is associated with creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Dashawn is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dashawn has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dashawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2002nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 731st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 710th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1786th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5315th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5138th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11929th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Dashawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dashawn"
Pronunciation
/dəˈʃɔːn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Dashawn is a modern name that likely combines the prefix 'Da-' with the name 'Shawn,' which is derived from the Irish name 'Seán,' meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'Da-' prefix is often used in African American naming traditions.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Da-, Shawn
Historical Usage
The name Dashawn gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, as part of a trend of unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dashaun, DeShawn, Shawn
Modern Popularity & Image
Dashawn is perceived as a modern and culturally significant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Dashawn Hand (American football player), Dashawn Davis (basketball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dashawn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dashawn"
"Dashawn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2002nd of 10718 | 348 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 731st of 16616 | 2,837 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 710th of 24088 | 4,585 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1786th of 23106 | 1,055 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5315th of 19264 | 156 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5138th of 27321 | 266 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11929th of 35406 | 119 |
Regional Popularity of "Dashawn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.53% 1073rd/2937 |
34.05% 1186th/3483 |
- |
40.01% 1618th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.76% 728th/3685 |
9.03% 404th/4475 |
16.04% 833rd/5194 |
18.52% 1170th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.01% 642nd/4582 |
10.82% 559th/5164 |
8.97% 656th/7313 |
17.96% 1340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.18% 1282nd/3984 |
38.67% 1735th/4487 |
26.37% 1799th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dashawn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
61.15% 3176th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dashawn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dashawn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.