The nameShawna
Shawna is the feminine of Shawn. It was a top 150 American name in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- American
- Feast day
Meaning
Shawna comes from Shawn, from Seán, the Irish form of John.
Origin
American, from Irish.
History
In the United States Shawna reached 139th place in 1977. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1107th, in 1999.
Popularity of the name Shawna
Shawna in the United States
Shawna was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 16,244 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Shawna. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Shawna in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Shawna
Names from the same generation as Shawna, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shawna mean?
Shawna comes from Shawn, from Seán, the Irish form of John.
What is the origin of the name Shawna?
American, from Irish.
Is Shawna a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawna is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Shawna?
In 2024, Shawna was the 5981st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 20 births.
What are the variants of the name Shawna?
Variants and related names of Shawna include Jean, John and Shawn.
What are good sibling names for Shawna?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ebony, Felicia, Krista and Monique for a sister, Kevon, Geoffrey, Chad and Brendan for a brother.