Shawn
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
339,174 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1971 Peak Popularity Year
14,688 Peak Births

Shawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Shawn is an Irish name meaning 'God is gracious', evolving from Seán through various forms including Jehan and Johannes. It has become popular in the 20th century and is perceived as trendy. While it has no biblical background, it is linked to the widely recognized name John. Notable figures with this name include Shawn Mendes and Shawn Ashmore.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shawn"

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Pronunciation

/ʃɔːn/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

Shawn is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself is derived from the Old French name Jehan, a variant of the Latin name Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Seán, Jehan, Johannes, John

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Historical Usage

The name Shawn gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of the traditional name John.

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Variants & Derivatives

Sean, Shane, Shon

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Shawn is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Shawn Mendes, Shawn Ashmore, Shawn Wayans

📊 Shawn Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining

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✨ Shawn Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 14,688 peak births in 1971

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Shawn" - Complete Guide (16 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shawn"

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 "Shawn"

"Shawn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2706th of 6773 145
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 215th of 7552 22,073
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 38th of 10718 146,025
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 62nd of 16616 90,580
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 167th of 24088 38,210
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 415th of 23106 9,101
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4279th of 9204 80
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 419th of 12526 9,177
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 234th of 19264 19,861
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 905th of 27321 3,190
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3868th of 35406 585
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 8692nd of 30306 147

Regional Popularity of "Shawn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - 73.11%
1131st/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
8.62%
192nd/2227
6.01%
146th/2430
11.85%
338th/2853
6.02%
167th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
1.23%
36th/2937
1.06%
37th/3483
1.25%
44th/3518
0.89%
36th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
1.66%
61st/3685
1.21%
54th/4475
1.27%
66th/5194
1.31%
83rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
3.60%
165th/4582
2.15%
111th/5164
2.13%
156th/7313
3.00%
224th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.39%
414th/3984
7.42%
333rd/4487
6.17%
421st/6822
7.68%
482nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Shawn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
15.49%
345th/2227
19.22%
467th/2430
18.72%
534th/2853
11.28%
313th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
5.96%
175th/2937
9.19%
320th/3483
6.79%
239th/3518
6.23%
252nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.52%
793rd/3685
19.87%
889th/4475
17.62%
915th/5194
17.10%
1080th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
93.37%
4278th/4582
69.33%
3580th/5164
66.44%
4859th/7313
51.55%
3847th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Shawn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Shawn" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Shawn" in the United States

The name Shawn is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Shawn has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2706th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 215th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 38th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 62nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 167th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 415th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4279th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 419th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 234th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 905th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3868th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8692nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Shawn name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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