Arshawn is of American origin, derived from two elements: 'arsh' meaning 'bear' and '-awn', likely a shortened form of 'awning'. It is a unique, unisex given name that has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among African-American families. The name Arshawn is often associated with creativity, strength, and individuality due to its unusual yet appealing sound.
The name Arshawn saw peaks in popularity around the turn of the century and again from 2006 to 2008, with a high of 12 births in 2007. However, it has since declined, with most years showing either 5 or fewer than 10 births up until 2020. Overall, there were 113 recorded births with this name over the given period.