Shawana
girl nameShawana entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #1052 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#1052
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6100 |
| 1960s | #3319 |
| 1970s | #1340 |
| 1980s | #1947 |
| 1990s | #5568 |
| 2000s | #8534 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Shawana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shawana alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shawana in 2025?
- Shawana is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shawana most popular?
- Shawana peaked in 1977, reaching #1052 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shawana with classmates?
- Shawana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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