Combination of the prefix Da- and the name Shawn
Dashawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Da-' with the name Shawn, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it shares the same roots as John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It emerged as a distinct name in the late 20th century within African American communities.
About 52 boys were named Dashawn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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