Shawan
Shawan is a boy baby name. Ranked #27,989 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shawan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 59 babies have been named Shawan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,989 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,989
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Shawan is also used as a girl name, ranked #13514.
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About the Name Shawan
Shawan is a boy name .
Is Shawan a boy or girl name? Shawan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,989 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,514. Shawan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shawan is currently ranked #27,989 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shawan include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shawie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shawan include Shawn, Shaw . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis