How Many People Are Named Vashawn?
Complete statistics for the name Vashawn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vashawn is a very rare name for boys, with only 513 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 643,865 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 24 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 532 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vashawn Through the Generations
Vashawn, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its peak in 1976 with 24 births. Today, there are 513 people named Vashawn in the US, with most being under 30 years old. The name's decline in recent years reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers still in their early adulthood.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vashawn's American roots
📄 About the Name Vashawn
How Many People Have the Name Vashawn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 513 people in the United States currently share the name Vashawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 643,865 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vashawn a Common or Rare Name?
Vashawn 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 Vashawn Mean?
Vashawn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vashawn in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Vashawn Most Popular?
The name Vashawn reached peak popularity in 1976, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Vashawn?
Approximately 513 people named Vashawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 532. That works out to roughly 1 in 643,865 Americans.
Is Vashawn a rare name?
Vashawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 643,865 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vashawn mean?
Vashawn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Vashawn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Vashawn are male and 6% are female.
When was Vashawn most popular?
Vashawn peaked in 1976 with 24 births that year. Current trend: 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.