The nameShawn
Shawn is a boy's name, an anglicized form of Sean.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Like Sean, the Irish form of John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
Origin
Irish, through English.
History
Found in France since the late 1950s, Shawn peaked there in the late 2000s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Shawn
Shawn in France
Shawn was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 530 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Shawn. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Shawn in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Shawn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shawn mean?
Like Sean, the Irish form of John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Shawn?
Irish, through English.
Is Shawn a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawn is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Shawn?
Variants and related names of Shawn include Jean, John and Shawna.