How Many People Are Named Shawn?

339,174

people in the United States are named Shawn

1 in 987 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#218

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1012%

Of US population

Peak Year

1971

14,688 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SHAWN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Anglicized form of SEÁN.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
9.7%
Male
90.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 43.6 years old

Young (<30) 59,893
17.7%
Adult (30–60) 253,611
74.8%
Senior (>60) 25,670
7.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1931 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 30,023
Pennsylvania 24,234
New York 23,436
Ohio 21,313
Texas 16,465
Michigan 14,711
Illinois 14,063
Florida 13,714
Massachusetts 9,825
Indiana 9,553

💡 Fun Facts About "Shawn"

  • 453 babies were named Shawn in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1971
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1931
  • Most popular in California

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