unisex name
Neshawn
nuh-SHAWN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 77
Neshawn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 13% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Neshawn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Neshawn?
In 2017, Neshawn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Neshawn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neshawn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neshawn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neshawn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neshawn
- English nuh-SHAWN
Sibling Names for Neshawn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neshawn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neshawn
How popular is the name Neshawn?
In 2017, Neshawn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Neshawn a girl's or a boy's name?
Neshawn is used for both girls and boys. About 13% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Neshawn?
Neshawn has 2 syllables.
When was Neshawn most popular?
Neshawn peaked in 2005, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.