Shawnya
girl nameShawnya entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2307 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2307
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5057 |
| 1970s | #5980 |
| 1980s | #8425 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shawnya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shawnya alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shawnya in 2025?
- Shawnya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shawnya most popular?
- Shawnya peaked in 1970, reaching #2307 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shawnya with classmates?
- Shawnya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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