Neshawn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neshawn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 64 babies have been named Neshawn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neshawn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,113 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,113
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Neshawn is also used as a girl name, ranked #61028.
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About the Name Neshawn
Neshawn is a boy name .
Is Neshawn a boy or girl name? Neshawn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,113 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,028. Neshawn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neshawn is currently ranked #36,113 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neshawn include Nes, Nesh, Neshy, Neshie, Awn, Awny, Awnie, Ney, Neie, and Neskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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