Vashawn
Every Vashawn since 1973 — 538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vashawn
Vashawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,898 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 538 American babies have been named Vashawn — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vashawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vashawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,898 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,252 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,738 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #12,049 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,148 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,697 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,738 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,659 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,630 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,946 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,753 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,268 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,288 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,611 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,473 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,237 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,603 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,376 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,198 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,906 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,793 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,537 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,250 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,956 | 12 | #3,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vashawn in 2025?
Vashawn ranked #11,898 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vashawn?
538 babies have been named Vashawn in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vashawn most popular?
Vashawn peaked in 1976, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Vashawn a boy or girl name?
Vashawn is used for both: about 6% of babies named Vashawn have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Vashawn rising or falling?
Vashawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.