The baby name Dashawn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈʃɔːn/ (duh-SHAWN).
The baby name Dashawn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈʃɔːn/ (duh-SHAWN).
Dashawn is in Origin.
Dashawn is a modern American given name created by attaching the stylistic prefix Da- to Shawn, a spelling of Sean, the Irish form of John. Through this lineage - from Irish Seán to Hebrew Yohanan - the name carries the meaning "God is gracious." The Da- element functions as an expressive, rhythmic marker common in late 20th-century African-American naming, giving the traditional base a contemporary feel.
Use grew in the United States from the 1980s into the early 2000s, especially within Black communities, and the name appears across sports and entertainment rosters. Variant spellings and stylings abound: DeShawn, Deshaun, Deshawn, Dashaun, DaShawn, Dashon, and forms with apostrophes (Da'Shawn, De'Shawn). Related feminines include Deshawna/DaShawna. Common nicknames are Dash and Shawn. Dashawn thus blends deep biblical roots with modern American creativity, offering a familiar meaning in a distinct, culture-shaped package.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #285 | 9 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2010 | #314 | 5 | 2,386 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #841 | 52 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #952 | 5 | 10,181 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Dashawn is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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