Marshawn

Marshawn - A very unique male name

Marshawn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1950. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Marshawn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Marshawn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Marshawn. The baby boy name Marshawn was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2730 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Marshawn peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 1342.

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Marshawn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Marshawn is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,403 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,671.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Marshawn is where you live.

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Marshawn origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time; it combines a Mar- opening with Shawn in sound, but that construction is not documented

Marshawn has scattered use since 1972, but its clear peak came in 2015, during Marshawn Lynch's years as the Seattle Seahawks' star running back — his fame is the name's modern story. Use has fallen since his retirement years.

Origin uncertain

Marshawn is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Marshawn, pop culture references for the name Marshawn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Marshawn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Marshawn, sorted by popularity.

Morgan / Markanthony / Marcoantonio / Marquan / Marcanthony / Morrison / Marciano / Marshaun / Marcin / Marshon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Marshawn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Marshawn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Marshawn?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mar-SHAWN · /mɑːrˈʃɔːn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Marshon — Occasional respelling

Famous bearers

• Marshawn Lynch — NFL running back, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, famous as 'Beast Mode' (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Marshawn is a sports-tied coinage — strong-sounding and tied to one famous bearer.

Worth knowing

• The name is closely tied to Marshawn Lynch, whose peak years match the name's 2015 peak