Rashawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rashawn is a modern name that combines elements from both Egyptian and Irish origins, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'sun'. It evolved from the names Ra and Shawn, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, especially within African American communities, and is viewed positively as a unique and strong name. There is no biblical background associated with it.
The name Rashawn is most popular in New Jersey, 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 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, Rashawn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too 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 female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rashawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1358th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 757th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1108th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2326th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3581st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4054th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18400th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Rashawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rashawn"
Pronunciation
/rəˈʃɔːn/
Origin
Modern American English
Etymology
The name Rashawn is a blend of the names 'Ra' and 'Shawn'. 'Ra' is derived from Egyptian mythology, referring to the sun god, while 'Shawn' is a variant of 'Sean', which comes from the Irish name 'Seán', meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious; sun
Language Evolution
Ra, Shawn, Rashawn
Historical Usage
Rashawn gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities, as part of a trend of unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Rashon, Shawn, Ra
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rashawn is perceived as a contemporary and trendy name often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Rashawn Davis, a notable athlete, Rashawn McKenzie, a prominent musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rashawn"
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 "Rashawn"
"Rashawn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1358th of 10718 | 634 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 757th of 16616 | 2,642 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1108th of 24088 | 2,392 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2326th of 23106 | 703 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3581st of 19264 | 287 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4054th of 27321 | 373 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18400th of 35406 | 49 |
Regional Popularity of "Rashawn" 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) |
32.18% 945th/2937 |
19.24% 670th/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.59% 722nd/3685 |
9.97% 446th/4475 |
15.21% 790th/5194 |
30.54% 1929th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.69% 994th/4582 |
15.90% 821st/5164 |
14.26% 1043rd/7313 |
33.24% 2481st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.13% 1838th/3984 |
52.98% 2377th/4487 |
36.24% 2472nd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rashawn" 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) |
- | - | - |
74.26% 3003rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
86.39% 4487th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rashawn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rashawn" 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.