Shawn
Peaked at #27 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1931, Shawn has been recorded 10% of the time for girls and 90% of the time for boys.
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Shawn — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#168
in 1970
Current rank
#7513
in 2024
Years tracked
89
1932–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1932, Shawn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #168 nationally with 1,971 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8006 (2014) to #7513 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Shawn ranks #7513 nationally for girls, with 15 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,513 | 15 |
| 2023 | #12,022 | 8 |
| 2022 | #7,967 | 14 |
| 2021 | #17,316 | 5 |
| 2020 | #9,450 | 11 |
| 2019 | #9,033 | 12 |
| 2018 | #7,056 | 17 |
| 2017 | #8,228 | 14 |
Shawn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#27
in 1973
Current rank
#638
in 2024
Years tracked
90
1931–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1931, Shawn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1973, ranking #27 nationally with 11,451 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #322 (2014) to #638 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Shawn ranks #638 nationally for boys, with 438 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #638 | 438 |
| 2023 | #633 | 437 |
| 2022 | #568 | 522 |
| 2021 | #503 | 583 |
| 2020 | #453 | 657 |
| 2019 | #426 | 723 |
| 2018 | #390 | 814 |
| 2017 | #387 | 830 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Shawn most popular?
Shawn was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #27 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shawn 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 Shawn?
At least 339,174 babies have been recorded with the name Shawn in the US since 1931, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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