Shawnell
girl nameShawnell entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #3894 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#3894
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6236 |
| 1970s | #4985 |
| 1980s | #7457 |
| 1990s | #9153 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shawnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shawnell 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 Shawnell in 2025?
- Shawnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shawnell most popular?
- Shawnell peaked in 1972, reaching #3894 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shawnell with classmates?
- Shawnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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