Total births
912
Unisex name · since 1975
Nashawn
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 912 babies named Nashawn, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12712
- among boys today
- 912
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
912 babies have been named Nashawn since 1975, making it today's #12712 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nashawn has been recorded 912 times among boys since 1975, currently ranked #12712 nationally and more common than 11% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #12712 among boys today
- 912 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nashawn is currently the #12712 unisex name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 912 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12712
- among boys today
- 912
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Nashawn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12712
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nashawn was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
68 babies were named Nashawn in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Nashawn compares
912 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Nashawn's all-time total is 149% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nashawn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 912 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nashawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nashawn's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nashawn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#12,712
Active since
1975
Nashawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Nashawn popularity over time - girls
53 total births recorded since 1973 (Nashawn as girls' name)
Nashawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nashawn's strongest decade.
469 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nashawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 146
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
469 births
- 2010s 185
2010s
185 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 469 births (51% of all-time use).
How Nashawn 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 Nashawn's total volume
Nashawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nashawn by state
Where Nashawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 103 | 11.3% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 38 | 4.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 25 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 18 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Nashawn's total US births 11.3%
Even split
103 of 912 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Nashawn appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nashawn? ▼
912 babies have been named Nashawn since 1975. It currently ranks #12712 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 68 births.
When was Nashawn most popular? ▼
Nashawn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 469 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Nashawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nashawn are New York (103 births), Virginia (38 births), New Jersey (25 births).
Is Nashawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nashawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 912 births, and as a girl's name it has 53 births.
How long has the name Nashawn been used? ▼
Nashawn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nashawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nash, Nasir, Nasser, Naseem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nashawn's data
- Nashawn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (469 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nashawns (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nashawn
Nearby Names Like Nashawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nashawn
Nash Boy
#240 22,439 births
Nasir Boy
#446 17,917 births
Nasser Boy
#3413 1,324 births
Naseem Boy
#3019 1,291 births
Nassir Boy
#3430 993 births
Compare Nashawn side by side: Nashawn vs Nash Nashawn vs Nasir Nashawn vs Nasser
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nashawn
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1975–2025 (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. "Nashawn: #12712 Unisex Name - 912 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nashawn. 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 Nashawn 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 June 2026.