Combination of the prefix Na- and the name Shawn
A modern American creation, Nashawn blends the popular prefix 'Na-' with the name Shawn, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it carries the ancestral meaning of 'God is gracious.' It emerged as a distinctive choice in African American communities during the late 20th century.
Less common today
Nashawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,911 in 2005.
American actor known for his role in Desperate Housewives
Former NFL offensive tackle
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
