UK boy's name
Nashawn
A combination of "Nash" and "Shawn," both meaning champion or gifted.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nashawn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nashawn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Nashawn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nashawn ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Nashawn.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nashawn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Nashawn mean?
The name Nashawn has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, emerging during the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Nathaniel, which means "gift of God" or "given by God." The earliest recorded instances of the name Nashawn can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and religious texts.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Nashawn was Nashawn ibn Ismail, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century in the city of Baghdad. His works on metaphysics and Islamic theology were widely studied and revered during his time. Another noteworthy figure was Nashawn al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Andalusian region of Spain, who lived in the 13th century and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
During the Renaissance period, the name Nashawn gained popularity among certain noble families in Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One such individual was Nashawn de Medici, a member of the illustrious Medici family, who was a patron of the arts and supported many renowned artists and intellectuals of the 15th century.
In the 17th century, Nashawn al-Faqir, a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia, gained widespread recognition for his spiritual teachings and poetic works, which were widely circulated throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. His writings have had a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and literature.
Another notable figure was Nashawn ibn Khalid, a prominent military leader and strategist from the Arabian Peninsula, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic Empire during the 8th century. His military tactics and leadership skills were highly regarded, and he is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Nashawn throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nashawn over time
The chart below shows babies named Nashawn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nashawn, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashawn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nashawn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3486 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Nashawn
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nashawn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nashawn in the UK right now?
In 2006, Nashawn was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nashawn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Nashawn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nashawn?
A combination of "Nash" and "Shawn," both meaning champion or gifted.
How many people are called Nashawn in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Nashawn across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.