Shaun
Male name · ↓ Falling
26,719
Total Births
1978
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1950
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shaun
Shaun is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 26,719 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1950s | 460 births |
| 1960s | 2,200 births |
| 1970s | 7,644 births |
| 1980s | 9,537 births |
| 1990s | 3,341 births |
| 2000s | 2,613 births |
| 2010s | 924 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaun?
Shaun has been given to 26,719 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1978 with 2,416 births that year.
Is Shaun a boy or girl name?
Shaun is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Shaun most popular?
Shaun was most popular in 1978, when 2,416 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shaun?
Shaun first appeared in US records in 1950.