Shawna
Shawna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shawna is a feminine given name of Irish origin, created as an anglicized form of Seána, the feminine equivalent of Seán (John). It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though its usage has become less common in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
45,531 babies in the United States have been named Shawna since 1880. It ranks #630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1985.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
- WA (4 %)
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 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 986 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,566 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,180 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,973 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,106 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,009 |
| 2010-2019 | 483 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Shawna
- Shawna Waldron: Actress
- Shawna Landon: Actress
Nicknames
Shawn, Shawnie
Fun facts
- Shawna is a phonetic English spelling of Seána, which is the Irish Gaelic feminine form of John.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.