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Shawn

Male name · ↓ Falling

12,211
Total Births
1971
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1947
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shawn

Shawn is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 117,338 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1940s139 births
1950s2,578 births
1960s18,938 births
1970s42,203 births
1980s25,571 births
1990s16,493 births
2000s8,846 births
2010s2,042 births
2020s528 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Shawn?

Shawn has been given to 12,211 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1971 with 5,055 births that year.

Is Shawn a boy or girl name?

Shawn is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Shawn most popular?

Shawn was most popular in 1971, when 5,055 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Shawn?

Shawn first appeared in US records in 1947.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births12,211
Peak Year1971
Peak Count5,055
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1947
TrendFalling