Shawnee
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWN-ee ]
Shawnee is a girl baby name. Ranked #19,401 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shawnee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,890 babies have been named Shawnee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawnee is past its peak , currently ranked #19,401 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,401
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Shawnee is also used as a boy name, ranked #16726.
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About the Name Shawnee
Shawnee is a girl name .
Is Shawnee a boy or girl name? Shawnee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,401 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,726. Shawnee is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shawnee is currently ranked #19,401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shawnee 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