Shawan
Shawan is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,514 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
Shawan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 236 babies have been named Shawan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,514 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,514
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Shawan is also used as a boy name, ranked #27989.
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About the Name Shawan
Shawan is a girl name .
Is Shawan a boy or girl name? Shawan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,514 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,989. Shawan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shawan is currently ranked #13,514 in popularity for girl 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.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis