Unisex · #8,308 in 2026

Shaune

Current Rank
#8,308
Peak Rank
#1,870 (1978)
Total Babies
444
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,871 (335 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,870 (444 total)
👦As Boy Name
1959
First Year
2009
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#1870
Peak Rank
444
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1950
First Year
1996
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#1871
Peak Rank
335
Total Count
36
Years Active

The Story of Shaune

As a girl name

Shaune first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 44 Shaunes were born — ranking #1,871 that year. As of 2026, Shaune ranks #13,518 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 335 Shaunes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shaune first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1959, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 27 Shaunes were born — ranking #1,870 that year. As of 2026, Shaune ranks #8,308 for boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 444 Shaunes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shaune

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaune is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaune

What does the name Shaune mean?
Shaune is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shaune in 2026?
In 2026, Shaune ranks #8,308 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Shaune most popular?
Shaune reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #1,870 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shaune most popular?
Shaune has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shaune.
Is Shaune a unisex name?
Yes — Shaune is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 43% of Shaunes assigned female and 57% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shaune?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaune include Elba, Payson, Lowen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaune

Shaune is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 444 births in the dataset. Shaune's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #1,870. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaune's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.