Combination of the prefix Ra- and the name Shawn
A modern American creation, Rashawn blends the popular phonetic prefix 'Ra' with Shawn, an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán. It ultimately shares the same roots as John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive naming within African American communities.
Less common today
Rashawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #659 in 1993.
NFL wide receiver
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
