Shaun

Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN ]

Girl Name #36,807 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shaun is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AWN.

Parents who love the name Shaun often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #36,807
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Boy Name

Shaun is also used as a boy name, ranked #1568.

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaun

Is Shaun a boy or girl name?

Shaun is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #36807. As a boy name, it is ranked #1568. Shaun is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shaun?

Shaun is pronounced sh-AWN.

How popular is the name Shaun?

Shaun is currently ranked #36807 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shaun?

Common nicknames for Shaun include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.

Is Shaun a common or rare name?

Shaun is an uncommon name, ranked #36807 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.