Shaughnessy
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-ihs-ee ]
Shaughnessy is a girl baby name. Ranked #57,534 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shaughnessy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 91 babies have been named Shaughnessy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaughnessy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,534 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,534
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Shaughnessy is also used as a boy name, ranked #34856.
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About the Name Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy is a girl name .
Is Shaughnessy a boy or girl name? Shaughnessy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,534 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,856. Shaughnessy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaughnessy is currently ranked #57,534 in popularity for girl 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.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis