Shawn
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Shawn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 32,755 babies have been named Shawn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawn is past its peak , currently ranked #7,677 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,677
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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Shawn is also used as a boy name, ranked #639.
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About the Name Shawn
Shawn is a girl name .
Is Shawn a boy or girl name? Shawn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,677 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #639. Shawn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shawn is currently ranked #7,677 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shawn include Sha, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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