NAME PROFILE

Shaughn

A modern compound name derived from Dre, meaning 'manly' or 'brave', and Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'; it represents a blend of strength and divine favor. Dreshawn describes a person with a magnetic personality who is both courageous in their pursuits and kind-hearted in their interactions with others.

Key Stats

Total births392
GenderMale (1% / 99%)
Peak year1986
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1986
Most recent1986
Syllables1
OriginAfrican-American
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Dreshawn Padgett (Collegiate Football Athlete) · Dreshawn Miller (Collegiate Basketball Guard) · Dreshawn Woods (Professional Football Wide Receiver) · Dreshawn Gray (Independent R&B Musical Artist) · Dreshawn Davis (Digital Content Creator)

Nicknames & Diminutives

DreShawnDreezyShawny

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