Shawn
boy name#681 in 2025Shawn entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #27 in 1973, ranks #681 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1931–2025
#681
rank today
#27
peak (1973)
399
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2821 |
| 1940s | #1392 |
| 1950s | #357 |
| 1960s | #88 |
| 1970s | #33 |
| 1980s | #55 |
| 1990s | #92 |
| 2000s | #168 |
| 2010s | #329 |
| 2020s | #578 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shawn has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 282,000 people named Shawn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shawn 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 Shawn in 2025?
- Shawn ranks #681 among US boy names in 2025, with 399 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shawn most popular?
- Shawn peaked in 1973, reaching #27 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shawn with classmates?
- Shawn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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