Shaun
girl nameShaun entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #890 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#890
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3764 |
| 1950s | #1792 |
| 1960s | #1135 |
| 1970s | #1460 |
| 1980s | #2407 |
| 1990s | #4055 |
| 2000s | #8454 |
| 2010s | #13837 |
| 2020s | #11942 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Shaun are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaun alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaun in 2025?
- Shaun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaun most popular?
- Shaun peaked in 1966, reaching #890 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaun with classmates?
- Shaun will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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