Shaun
Shaun is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shaun is an Anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from the Anglo-Norman John. Meaning 'God is gracious,' it is predominantly used for males but has seen moderate usage for females in the United States. Its peak U.S. usage occurred in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,129 babies in the United States have been named Shaun since 1880. It ranks #3177 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2086.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.8 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- MI (10.8 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 416 |
| 1960-1970 | 946 |
| 1970-1980 | 801 |
| 1980-1990 | 471 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Shaun
- Shaun Robinson: Television Host, Journalist
Fun facts
- Shaun arose as a direct phonetic transcription of the Irish name Seán for English speakers.
- While predominantly used for boys, over 3,000 females in the U.S. have been given the exact spelling Shaun since 1880.