Shawn
Shawn is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shawn is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish Gaelic name Seán, which itself derives from the Old French Jean and Latin Johannes. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While historically very common, its usage for newborn boys has moderated in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
306,542 babies in the United States have been named Shawn since 1880. It ranks #118 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #561.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- TX (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 459 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,460 |
| 1960-1970 | 47,795 |
| 1970-1980 | 105,790 |
| 1980-1990 | 65,598 |
| 1990-2000 | 42,483 |
| 2000-2010 | 24,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,673 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,046 |
Famous people named Shawn
- Shawn Mendes: Singer, Songwriter
- Shawn Marion: Basketball Player
- Shawn Michaels: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- Shawn is a phonetic English spelling of the traditional Irish name Seán.
- The name experienced significant popularity in the U.S. between the 1960s and 1990s.