Combination of the prefix Du- and the name Shawn
Dushawn is a modern American creation, likely formed by adding the popular 'Du-' prefix to Shawn, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán. Seán itself is derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged as part of a naming trend in African American communities to create unique, rhythmic variations of established names.
Less common today
Dushawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,295 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former college football player
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