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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zyshawn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zyrus|Zyva
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Zyshawn

ZY-shawn · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12229 in 2023

Peak: #12229 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12229 in 2023

Peak: #12229 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20112023

Rank #12229 · Rising since 2011

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility85

Domain and handles likely available; no trademark concerns.

Name DNA
ModernInventedAfrican American Vernacular2-syllableZy- prefixStrongContemporaryBlended etymologyBoy
STRONG
High confidence

Zyshawn is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Zyshawn at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name blending 'Zy-' prefix with 'Shawn', derived from Irish Seán (John). Contemporary creation popular in African American naming traditions.
Language root:Modern English · African American Vernacular · Creative blend
Peak rank:#12229 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Shawn◈Zane◈Jalen◈Jayden◈KeshawnTyshawn
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zyshawn · Overview
Summary

Zyshawn is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zyshawn scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Zyshawn carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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