How Many People Are Named Dyshawn?
Complete statistics for the name Dyshawn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dyshawn is a very rare name for boys, with only 288 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,145,740 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Dyshawns are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 296 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dyshawn Through the Generations
Dyshawn peaked in popularity in 2001 with 19 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. With an average age of 28, most Dyshawns are young adults, with 174 under 30 and 122 between 30 and 60. This name is a newer generation's choice, reflecting its modern origins and appeal among younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dyshawn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dyshawn
How Many People Have the Name Dyshawn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 288 people in the United States currently share the name Dyshawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,145,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dyshawn a Common or Rare Name?
Dyshawn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dyshawn Mean?
Dyshawn means "creative variant of Shawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dyshawn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dyshawn Most Popular?
The name Dyshawn reached peak popularity in 2001, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dyshawn?
Approximately 288 people named Dyshawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,145,740 Americans.
Is Dyshawn a rare name?
Dyshawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,145,740 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dyshawn mean?
Dyshawn means "creative variant of Shawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dyshawn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dyshawn are male and 0% are female.
When was Dyshawn most popular?
Dyshawn peaked in 2001 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.