Shawny
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Meaning & Origin
Shawny is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
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Shawny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 87 babies have been named Shawny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,888 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,888
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Shawny
Shawny is a girl name .
Shawny is currently ranked #16,888 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shawny include Sha, Shaw, Shawy, Shawie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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