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 births | 392 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1986 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
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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