Shauna
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shauna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 50 babies have been named Shauna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shauna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,959 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,959
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shauna
Shauna is a boy name .
Is Shauna a boy or girl name? Shauna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,408. Shauna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shauna is currently ranked #20,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shauna include Sha, Shau, Shauy, Shauie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shauna include Shaun, Shaurya, Shaul . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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