Shonna
Shonna is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shonna is a feminine name of Gaelic origin, derived as a phonetic variant of Seóna or Shauna, the feminine form of Sean. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name rarely appearing in modern birth registries.
Popularity in the United States
3,089 babies in the United States have been named Shonna since 1880. It ranks #3199 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.9 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- KY (4.8 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
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 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 620 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,391 |
| 1980-1990 | 631 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Shonna developed in North America as an intuitive phonetic spelling of the Irish Gaelic name Shauna.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s before declining in the 21st century.