Shaughnessy

Q: How popular is the name Shaughnessy?

Shaughnessy is ranked #34856 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-ihs-ee ]

Boy Name #34,856 Most Popular Hidden Gem 11 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shaughnessy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AWN-ihs-ee.

Parents who love the name Shaughnessy often also consider Jakie, Rudhvi, Everleigh .

Popularity Over Time

#34,856

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,856
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Shaun #1568 Shaurya #1857 Shaul #4378

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shauie

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Also a Girl Name

Shaughnessy is also used as a girl name, ranked #57534.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaughnessy

Is Shaughnessy a boy or girl name?

Shaughnessy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34856. As a girl name, it is ranked #57534. Shaughnessy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shaughnessy?

Shaughnessy is pronounced sh-AWN-ihs-ee.

How popular is the name Shaughnessy?

Shaughnessy is currently ranked #34856 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shaughnessy?

Common nicknames for Shaughnessy include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shauie.

Is Shaughnessy a common or rare name?

Shaughnessy is an uncommon name, ranked #34856 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy is a boy name .

Is Shaughnessy a boy or girl name? Shaughnessy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,856 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,534. Shaughnessy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shaughnessy is currently ranked #34,856 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shaughnessy include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shaughnessy include Shaun, Shaurya, Shaul . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.