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UK boy's name

Rushawn

Of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of Irish "Rus" and Hebrew "Shawn".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rushawn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rushawn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.

Rushawn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rushawn. 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 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rushawn ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Rushawn.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rushawn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3651

2004

Births in 2004

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Rushawn mean?

The name Rushawn is believed to have its origins in a blend of the English name Rusha and the Arabic name Shawn. The first part, Rusha, likely comes from the Russian word "rusa" meaning "blonde" or "fair-haired." This could suggest that the name was initially given to children with lighter hair coloring. The second part, Shawn, derives from the Hebrew name Shavon, meaning "he is peaceful" or "calmness."

While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is thought to have emerged in the late 20th century, potentially among African American communities in the United States as a fusion of different cultural influences. However, there are no definitive records of its widespread usage before the modern era.

Historical references or mentions of the name Rushawn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records are scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rushawn was Rushawn Hendricks, an American football player born in 1975. He played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Another individual named Rushawn was Rushawn Jarrett, an American actor and singer born in 1980. He is best known for his role as Khalil Vickery in the television series "The Cosby Show" during the late 1980s.

Rushawn Bookman, born in 1984, is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA D-League (now the NBA G League) and international leagues.

Rushawn Thomas, born in 1992, is a professional basketball player from the United States who has played in several European leagues, including the German Basketball Bundesliga and the French Pro A league.

Rushawn Polk, born in 1993, is an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the University of Michigan and later signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

While the name Rushawn is relatively uncommon, these individuals have contributed to various fields, including sports, entertainment, and popular culture, leaving their mark on history with their accomplishments and achievements.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Rushawn by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rushawn 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 #3651 3 1

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FAQ

Rushawn: questions and answers

How popular is the name Rushawn in the UK right now?

In 2004, Rushawn was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rushawn most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Rushawn in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rushawn?

Of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of Irish "Rus" and Hebrew "Shawn".

How many people are called Rushawn in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rushawn across the 1 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.