Shawn
4 countries#681 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shawn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
339,597 births recorded 1931–2025 · currently #681 · peaked in 1971 with 14,688 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,152 births recorded 1959–2022 · currently #1233 · peaked in 2009 with 87 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Seine-et-Marne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
993 births recorded 1978–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 58 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
818 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2007 with 52 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
175 births recorded 1978–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shawn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #168 | — |
| 2007 | #175 | ↓7 |
| 2008 | #193 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #209 | ↓16 |
| 2010 | #236 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #247 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #273 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #307 | ↓34 |
| 2014 | #322 | ↓15 |
| 2015 | #351 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #356 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #387 | ↓31 |
| 2018 | #390 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #425 | ↓35 |
| 2020 | #451 | ↓26 |
| 2021 | #501 | ↓50 |
| 2022 | #566 | ↓65 |
| 2023 | #633 | ↓67 |
| 2024 | #636 | ↓3 |
| 2025 | #681 | ↓45 |
Frequently asked questions about Shawn
Is Shawn a popular name?
Yes — Shawn currently ranks #681 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shawn more common for boys or girls?
Shawn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shawn most popular?
Shawn peaked in 1971 in United States, with 14,688 recorded births that year.
Is Shawn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shawn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3390 in 1931 to #681 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shawn?
At least 341,742 babies have been recorded with the name Shawn across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Shawn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shawn appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shawn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shawn include Trevor, Aurelio, Jasiel, Peyton.
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