Shaun
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shaun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,104 babies have been named Shaun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaun is past its peak , currently ranked #36,807 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,807
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shaun is also used as a boy name, ranked #1568.
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About the Name Shaun
Shaun is a girl name .
Is Shaun a boy or girl name? Shaun is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,807 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,568. Shaun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaun is currently ranked #36,807 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaun include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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