Combination of Ryan and Shawn
A modern American invention, Ryshawn is a portmanteau name likely blending the Irish name Ryan, meaning 'little king', and the Hebrew-derived Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Ryshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,693 in 2001.
NFL safety
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
