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Vashon is a modern American variation of the name Shawn or Sean, which is the Irish form of John. It follows the 20th-century trend of adding the 'Va-' prefix to established names. It is also the name of a prominent island in Washington state, named after Admiral James Vashon.
Less common today
Vashon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,118 in 1997.
Former NFL cornerback
Protagonist and legendary gunman known as the Humanoid Typhoon · Trigun
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
