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 | 139 births |
| 1950s | 2,578 births |
| 1960s | 18,938 births |
| 1970s | 42,203 births |
| 1980s | 25,571 births |
| 1990s | 16,493 births |
| 2000s | 8,846 births |
| 2010s | 2,042 births |
| 2020s | 528 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.