Teshawn
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 350 recorded births. Also given to 26 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Teshawn 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 1991, with 350 total recorded births.
Teshawn 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.
Teshawn is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teshawn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a creative compound of the Te- prefix and Shawn, from the Irish Seán meaning 'God is gracious' — a cross-cultural name built in the African American naming tradition by extending a familiar Irish name with a distinctive prefix.
Teshawn has the energetic, two-part quality of African American creative naming — taking the beloved Shawn and elevating it with a prefix that creates something entirely individual. Its two syllables are clean and direct, and the name carries genuine warmth from its Irish core.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Teshawn'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. Teshawn follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Teshawn'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
Teshawn has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 40 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 180 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 124 | — |
The Story of Teshawn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Teshawn is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Teshawn are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Teshawn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teshawn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2000s with 180 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Teshawn by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1991–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #12088 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8059 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8791 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8000 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7529 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7187 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4876 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4111 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3877 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4176 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5222 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5521 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5690 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5636 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4187 |
| 1999 | 11 | #5999 |
| 1998 | 19 | #3831 |
| 1997 | 15 | #4428 |
| 1996 | 18 | #3811 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4484 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Teshawn as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Teshawn has also been given to 26 girls in the U.S. since 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2023