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Vashawn

Boy

Meaning of Vashawn: African-American combination name

Vashawn is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10906th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10906

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

538

First recorded 1973 · peak 1976

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 10 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 10 babies1987: 14 babies1988: 6 babies1989: 10 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 10 babies1994: 16 babies1995: 10 babies1996: 12 babies1997: 18 babies1998: 17 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 19 babies20002001: 14 babies2002: 9 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 15 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 17 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 16 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 16 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 7 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 13 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Vashawn per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 19.

Gender split

94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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