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Shawn

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Anglicized form of Seán, itself a Gaelic adaptation of John, conveying the theme of divine grace.

BiblicalUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Shawn

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#638Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#638

Shawn was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-5

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shawn Nicknames

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Shawny
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shawn

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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