Shavon
Shavon is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shavon is an Anglicized phonetic spelling of the traditional Irish name Siobhán. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s. The name translates etymologically to 'God is gracious'.
Popularity in the United States
3,898 babies in the United States have been named Shavon since 1880. It ranks #2829 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.7 %)
- IL (15.1 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 845 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,804 |
| 1990-2000 | 805 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shavon
- Shavon Shields: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Shavon was created in English-speaking regions as a phonetic alternative to the Irish Gaelic name Siobhán.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s before dropping off in recent decades.