Nashaun
A boy's name of African American origin with 302 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Nashaun hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1981, with 302 total recorded births.
Nashaun is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Nashaun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nashaun is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a creative variation blending the prefix 'Na-' with Shaun (an Irish form of John meaning 'God is gracious'). The fusion creates something entirely new while honoring familiar sounds.
Nashaun has the energetic rhythm characteristic of names created during the late 20th century — distinctive enough to stand out, accessible enough to feel natural.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Nashaun's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Nashaun follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Nashaun's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nashaun has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #13551 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 71 | #9625 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 191 | #5170 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 29 | #7620 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #6011 | — |
The Story of Nashaun
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Nashaun is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Nashaun are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Nashaun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nashaun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 2000s with 191 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Nashaun by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1981–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #13551 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11719 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10401 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11707 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13449 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10394 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6906 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6478 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5947 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6324 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3623 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4084 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4996 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4412 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3197 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4972 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5628 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10145 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4322 |
| 1998 | 7 | #8179 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2023