Shawn

Rank 568th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Shawn was 568th most popular baby name for boys and 1,120th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 532 babies were named Shawn in the United States. The gender distribution for "Shawn" is 97.4% male and 2.6% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,329 babies in the United States were named Shawn. Today, the average age of someone named Shawn is around 44 to 48 years old.

The name "Shawn" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Shawn is .

Shawn Meaning & Origin

Shawn is a classic name of Irish origin that means "God is gracious," reflecting a profound spiritual connection and generous spirit.

The name Shawn is described as adventurous, accomplished and confident.

Pronunciation

Shawn is pronounced shawn in English. The name Shawn has 5 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Shawn

The name Shawn is used in the title of a popular song, "Shawn vs Shemar," by American rapper Freddie Dredd.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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