Total births
568
Unisex name · since 1981
Chrishawn
Chrishawn has 568 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9248
- among boys today
- 568
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Chrishawn currently ranks #9248 among unisex names in America, with 568 babies recorded since 1981.
Chrishawn has 568 recorded births among boys since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9248 as of the latest data, more common than 35% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #9248 among boys today
- 568 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Chrishawn is currently the #9248 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 568 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9248
- among boys today
- 568
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Chrishawn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9248
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Chrishawn was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
32 babies were named Chrishawn in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Chrishawn compares
568 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chrishawn's all-time total is 55% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chrishawn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 568 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chrishawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chrishawn's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chrishawn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#9,248
Active since
1981
Chrishawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Chrishawn popularity over time - girls
48 total births recorded since 1973 (Chrishawn as girls' name)
Chrishawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chrishawn's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Chrishawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
137 births
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s
2010s
141 births
- 2020s 50
2020s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 225 births (40% of all-time use).
How Chrishawn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chrishawn's total volume
Chrishawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chrishawn by state
Where Chrishawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
Ohio share of Chrishawn's total US births 1.1%
Even split
6 of 568 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chrishawn? ▼
Chrishawn has been given to 568 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9248 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Chrishawn most popular? ▼
Chrishawn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Chrishawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chrishawn are Ohio (6 births), Florida (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Chrishawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chrishawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 568 births, and as a girl's name it has 48 births.
How long has the name Chrishawn been used? ▼
Chrishawn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Chrishawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Christopher, Christian, Chris, Christophe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chrishawn's data
- Chrishawn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Chrishawns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chrishawn
Nearby Names Like Chrishawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chrishawn
Christopher Boy
#61 2,069,596 births
Christian Boy
#77 453,968 births
Chris Boy
#651 147,462 births
Christophe Boy
#8420 4,476 births
Christ Boy
#3606 3,977 births
Compare Chrishawn side by side: Chrishawn vs Christopher Chrishawn vs Christian Chrishawn vs Chris
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chrishawn: #9248 Unisex Name - 568 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chrishawn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chrishawn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.