Shaun
5 countries#1942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shaun was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
73,610 births recorded 1935–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 1978 with 6,221 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11,299 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 1996 with 973 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,205 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1117 · peaked in 1996 with 773 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,920 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #400 · peaked in 1991 with 265 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
313 births recorded 1980–2022 · currently #3048 · peaked in 2013 with 22 births
Most common in: Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
174 births recorded 1997–2017 · peaked in 1997 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shaun’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #342 | — |
| 2007 | #393 | ↓51 |
| 2008 | #432 | ↓39 |
| 2009 | #492 | ↓60 |
| 2010 | #483 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #587 | ↓104 |
| 2012 | #620 | ↓33 |
| 2013 | #709 | ↓89 |
| 2014 | #736 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #767 | ↓31 |
| 2016 | #876 | ↓109 |
| 2017 | #885 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #1005 | ↓120 |
| 2019 | #1057 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #1134 | ↓77 |
| 2021 | #1273 | ↓139 |
| 2022 | #1479 | ↓206 |
| 2023 | #1489 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #1563 | ↓74 |
| 2025 | #1942 | ↓379 |
Frequently asked questions about Shaun
Is Shaun a popular name?
Yes — Shaun currently ranks #1942 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shaun more common for boys or girls?
Shaun is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shaun most popular?
Shaun peaked in 1978 in United States, with 6,221 recorded births that year.
Is Shaun rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shaun’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2719 in 1935 to #1942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shaun?
At least 85,222 babies have been recorded with the name Shaun across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shaun popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shaun appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shaun?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shaun include Kemari, Maverik, Shulem, Whit.
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