Girl · #10,568 in 2026

Shaunell

Name: Popularity of the name Shaunell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaunell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,568

Peak Rank

#10,588 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1996

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#10588

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaunell

Shaunell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 7 Shaunells were born — ranking #10,588 that year. As of 2026, Shaunell ranks #10,568 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Shaunells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shaunell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaunell 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 Shaunell

What does the name Shaunell mean?

Shaunell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaunell in 2026?

In 2026, Shaunell ranks #10,568 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaunell most popular?

Shaunell reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #10,588 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shaunell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaunell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shaunell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaunell include Deiana, Lynice, Tyreese. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaunell

Shaunell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Shaunell's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #10,588. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaunell'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.