Jashawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jashawn is a modern English name that combines elements from traditional names like Jason. It is thought to mean 'God is gracious' and gained popularity in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique names. The name has evolved from Jas and Jason to Jashawn, and it carries a contemporary image associated with creativity. There is no direct biblical background related to the name.
The name Jashawn is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jashawn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jashawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1476th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3015th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jashawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jashawn"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈʃɔːn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jashawn is a modern name that combines elements of the name 'Jas' (often derived from names like Jason) with the suffix '-awn' which is a variation used in names to create a unique identity.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jas, Jason, Jashawn
Historical Usage
Jashawn gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards unique and culturally influenced names in African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Jas, Shawn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jashawn is seen as a contemporary and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jashawn McClendon (American football player), Jashawn McCoy (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jashawn"
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 "Jashawn"
"Jashawn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9847th of 10718 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3118th of 16616 | 291 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1476th of 24088 | 1,532 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3015th of 23106 | 476 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Jashawn" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.71% 1178th/4582 |
35.07% 1811th/5164 |
17.87% 1307th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.32% 1925th/3984 |
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37.94% 2588th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Jashawn" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jashawn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jashawn" 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.