Shauna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shauna is an Irish name meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved from Sean, which has roots in Old French and Hebrew. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. It is considered modern and stylish, with various variants like Shawna and Shona. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Shauna is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shauna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shauna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5920th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4004th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 719th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 344th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 383rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1477th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6173rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shauna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shauna"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɔːnə/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Shauna is a feminine form of the Irish name Sean, which is derived from the Old French name Jehan, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Sean (Irish), Jehan (Old French), Yohanan (Hebrew)
Historical Usage
Shauna became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, especially from the 1970s onward, as part of a trend towards Irish-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shawna, Shawnee, Shona
Modern Popularity & Image
Shauna is viewed as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shauna Sand - American actress and model, Shauna Griffiths - Australian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shauna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shauna"
"Shauna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5920th of 10718 | 44 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4004th of 9204 | 93 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 719th of 12526 | 3,448 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 344th of 19264 | 11,419 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 383rd of 27321 | 10,603 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1477th of 35406 | 2,259 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6173rd of 30306 | 238 |
Regional Popularity of "Shauna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shauna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
54.95% 850th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.41% 989th/2227 |
46.95% 1141st/2430 |
47.07% 1343rd/2853 |
11.96% 332nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.95% 351st/2937 |
13.61% 474th/3483 |
11.20% 394th/3518 |
5.00% 202nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.04% 333rd/3685 |
6.95% 311th/4475 |
8.66% 450th/5194 |
6.30% 398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.62% 1403rd/4582 |
19.44% 1004th/5164 |
24.31% 1778th/7313 |
26.50% 1978th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
87.41% 5486th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shauna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shauna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.