Marshawn
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Marshawn since 1969 — 2,752 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marshawn
Marshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,702 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,752 American babies have been named Marshawn. Its peak came in 2015, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marshawn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 48 | #2,702 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,434 |
| 2023 | — | — | 54 | #2,501 |
| 2022 | — | — | 53 | #2,580 |
| 2021 | — | — | 64 | #2,209 |
| 2020 | — | — | 70 | #2,037 |
| 2019 | — | — | 77 | #1,927 |
| 2018 | — | — | 76 | #1,951 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,763 |
| 2016 | — | — | 103 | #1,595 |
| 2015 | — | — | 130 | #1,350 |
| 2014 | — | — | 100 | #1,585 |
| 2013 | — | — | 63 | #2,131 |
| 2012 | — | — | 67 | #2,059 |
| 2011 | — | — | 90 | #1,673 |
| 2010 | — | — | 77 | #1,876 |
| 2009 | — | — | 77 | #1,879 |
| 2008 | — | — | 83 | #1,797 |
| 2007 | — | — | 100 | #1,575 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67 | #2,002 |
| 2005 | — | — | 76 | #1,747 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,779 |
| 2003 | — | — | 71 | #1,729 |
| 2002 | — | — | 63 | #1,828 |
| 2001 | — | — | 65 | #1,758 |
| 2000 | — | — | 48 | #2,114 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,757 | 53 | #1,697 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,036 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,539 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,912 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,176 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,636 | — | — |
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Famous people named Marshawn
- Marshawn Lynch American football player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marshawn mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Marshawn in 2025?
Marshawn ranked #2,702 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marshawn?
2,752 babies have been named Marshawn in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marshawn most popular?
Marshawn peaked in 2015, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Marshawn a boy or girl name?
Marshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marshawn rising or falling?
Marshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marshawn?
Well-known people named Marshawn include Marshawn Lynch (american football player).