Shawn
Shawn is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shawn is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from John. While predominantly used for males in the United States, it gained moderate popularity as a feminine name in the late 20th century. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'God is gracious'.
Popularity in the United States
33,055 babies in the United States have been named Shawn since 1880. It ranks #783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2034.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.8 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 261 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,996 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,087 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,362 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,704 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,063 |
| 2000-2010 | 345 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Shawn
- Shawn Johnson: Gymnast, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Shawn Weatherly: Actress, Beauty Queen
Fun facts
- Shawn is an phonetic English spelling of the classic Irish name Seán.
- Although more common for boys, Shawn reached significant usage for girls in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.