Shavonne
Shavonne is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shavonne is an phonetic Anglicization of the traditional Irish Gaelic name Siobhán, which ultimately derives from the Anglo-Norman Jehane (Joan). It carries the meaning 'God is gracious' through its historical link to John. Popularity in the U.S. peaked in the late 20th century, though it remains a recognizable phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,951 babies in the United States have been named Shavonne since 1880. It ranks #3260 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.1 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- MI (8 %)
- NJ (7.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 724 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,389 |
| 1990-2000 | 506 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Vonnie, Von, Shav
Fun facts
- Shavonne was created as a phonetic spelling to help English speakers pronounce the classic Irish name Siobhán.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.