Shawn

Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN ]

Girl Name #7,677 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shawn is a girl name, recorded for 15 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AWN.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,677
Total SSA Count: 15

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie

Also a Boy Name

Shawn is also used as a boy name, ranked #639.

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawn

Is Shawn a boy or girl name?

Shawn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7677. As a boy name, it is ranked #639. Shawn is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shawn?

Shawn is pronounced sh-AWN.

How popular is the name Shawn?

Shawn is currently ranked #7677 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shawn?

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

Is Shawn a common or rare name?

Shawn is an uncommon name, ranked #7677 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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