Shawn
Shawn is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This spelling variant became popular in English-speaking countries as a phonetic rendering of the traditional Irish pronunciation.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 379. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,431
- 2012: 1,301
- 2013: 1,122
- 2014: 1,068
- 2015: 962
- 2016: 946
- 2017: 830
- 2018: 814
- 2019: 723
- 2020: 659
- 2021: 587
- 2022: 523
- 2023: 438
- 2024: 440
- 2025: 399
- 2026 (projected): 379
Good to Know
- •One of several spelling variants (Sean, Shaun) - parents may need to specify spelling
- •Easy to pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Connects to rich Irish heritage while feeling contemporary
- •Short, one-syllable name that pairs well with longer middle or last names
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Shawn Mendes
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Shawn Johnson
Olympic gymnast
Shawn Wayans
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Shawn Michaels
Professional wrestler
Statistics
306,542
Total births since 1880
1971
Peak year
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