Jayshawn: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahysh-ahwn
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Jul 04, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Jaybird

Jayshawn is a unique and modern baby boy's name with English origins. It is a portmanteau of the names Jay and Shawn, combining the meanings of "jaybird" and "God is gracious. " This name has never been in the top 1000 baby names list, making it an uncommon yet distinctive choice. Jayshawn evokes feelings of talent and charisma, reflecting the bold and vocal nature of the Blue Jay bird. Over time, the use of Jayshawn has remained relatively consistent in African American communities, where it is particularly popular.

Jayshawn Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jayshawn is currently #5399 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jayshawn is currently #2391 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jayshawn is currently #2525 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jayshawn is currently #1118 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Jayshawn is currently #2846 on Kiindred Australian Names

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