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Ashaun

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Pronounced ah-SHAWN /Ι‘ΛˆΚƒΙ”n/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining an A- prefix with Shaun (an Irish form of John, 'God is gracious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an A + Shaun echo: Ashaun. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-SHAWN').
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningA modern name, joining an A- prefix with Shaun (an Irish form of John, 'God is gracious'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10815 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 193

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashaun is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” joining an A- prefix with Shaun (an Irish form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ah-SHAWN').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Ashaun is a modern name, joining an A- prefix with Shaun ('God is gracious') β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-SHAWN').
Overall data confidence 26%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes layered

Variations

AshawnAseanAshaunn

Nicknames

Shaun

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashaun mean?

Ashaun joins an A- prefix with Shaun ('God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ashaun?

It's said ah-SHAWN /n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashaun a boy or girl name?

Ashaun is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashaun?

Ashaun is a very rare name in the U.S.

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