Combination of Ray and Shawn
A modern American invention, Raeshawn blends the name Ray, meaning 'beam of light' or 'wise protector,' with Shawn, an Irish variant of John meaning 'God is gracious.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a creative naming tradition within African American culture.
Less common today
Raeshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,088 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football player
