Unisex · #10,514 in 2026

Shawne

Current Rank
#10,514
Peak Rank
#1,784 (1969)
Total Babies
810
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,784 (810 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,602 (429 total)
👧As Girl Name
1948
First Year
1995
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#1784
Peak Rank
810
Total Count
43
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1962
First Year
2008
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#1602
Peak Rank
429
Total Count
42
Years Active

The Story of Shawne

As a girl name

Shawne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1948, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 47 Shawnes were born — ranking #1,784 that year. As of 2026, Shawne ranks #10,514 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 810 Shawnes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shawne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 29 Shawnes were born — ranking #1,602 that year. As of 2026, Shawne ranks #9,019 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 429 Shawnes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shawne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shawne 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 Shawne

What does the name Shawne mean?
Shawne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1948. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shawne in 2026?
In 2026, Shawne ranks #10,514 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Shawne most popular?
Shawne reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #1,784 that year with 47 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shawne most popular?
Shawne has historically been most popular in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shawne.
Is Shawne a unisex name?
Yes — Shawne is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 65% of Shawnes assigned female and 35% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shawne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shawne include Nadeen, Bernadean, Joreen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shawne

Shawne is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 810 births in the dataset. Shawne's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #1,784. Use the chart and map above to compare Shawne'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.