Shaughnessy
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-ihs-ee ]
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Shaughnessy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 5 babies have been named Shaughnessy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaughnessy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,856 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,856
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shaughnessy is also used as a girl name, ranked #57534.
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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, Shau, Shauy, Shauie, Shaug, Shaugy, Shaugie, Ssy, Ssyie, Essy, Shy, and Shie. 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.
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