Shaun
Shaun is an Irish variant spelling of Seán, which is the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This anglicized version emerged as a popular alternative to Sean, maintaining the authentic Irish pronunciation while adapting to English spelling conventions.
Current Popularity
#1573 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often confused with alternate spelling 'Shawn' but both are correct
- •Pronunciation is straightforward and rarely mispronounced
- •Maintains Irish heritage while being accessible in English-speaking countries
- •Popular in the 1970s-1990s, now considered a contemporary classic
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
70,398
Total births since 1880
1978
Peak year
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