Shaw
Pronunciation: [ sh-AW ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shaw first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 56 babies have been named Shaw in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaw is past its peak , currently ranked #51,735 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,735
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shaw
Shaw is a girl name .
Is Shaw a boy or girl name? Shaw is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,735 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,307. Shaw is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaw is currently ranked #51,735 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shaw include Shay, Sharon, Shayla, Shannon, Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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