Shaun
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1978, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1935, Shaun has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Shaun — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#896
in 1966
Last ranked
#15037
in 2022
Years tracked
72
1945–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1945, Shaun reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #896 nationally with 127 babies given the name that year.
Shaun hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #15037.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #15,037 | 6 |
| 2021 | #11,025 | 9 |
| 2018 | #15,389 | 6 |
| 2017 | #12,562 | 8 |
| 2015 | #18,724 | 5 |
| 2013 | #18,865 | 5 |
| 2012 | #16,553 | 6 |
| 2011 | #16,479 | 6 |
Shaun — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 1978
Current rank
#1573
in 2024
Years tracked
90
1935–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1935, Shaun reached its peak popularity for boys in 1978, ranking #52 nationally with 6,105 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #738 (2014) to #1573 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Shaun ranks #1573 nationally for boys, with 110 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,573 | 110 |
| 2023 | #1,499 | 119 |
| 2022 | #1,488 | 122 |
| 2021 | #1,279 | 149 |
| 2020 | #1,138 | 172 |
| 2019 | #1,062 | 193 |
| 2018 | #1,011 | 205 |
| 2017 | #891 | 242 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shaun most popular?
Shaun was most popular in 1978, when it ranked #52 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shaun becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shaun?
At least 73,527 babies have been recorded with the name Shaun in the US since 1935, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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