Chawn is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from African-American Vernacular English. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century as an independent given name, though its exact etymology remains unclear. Some sources suggest it may be a variant spelling of "Shawn" or a shortened form of "Chauncey," while others propose it could be an entirely unique creation. Regardless of its origin, Chawn has established itself as a distinct name in its own right and continues to be used today.
The name Chawn appears to have had its peak popularity between the years of 1970 and 1973, with a total of 45 births recorded during this period. However, it seems that the name has since fallen out of favor, as there were no recorded births after the year 2011. Overall, there were a total of 187 babies named Chawn between the years of 1966 and 2011.