Shawn
How to say it: SHAWN · /ˈʃɔn/
Anglicized form of Sean, itself an Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Shawn was the 321st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 399 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #468 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #321 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 399 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,030 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #468 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
High water came in the 1970s for Shawn, when use was broadest. It has receded far since and faces more easing ahead.
What goes with it
Warm and steady with a breathy finish. Ryan shares its easy cadence and Brendan feels kindred.
Honouring a Shawn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shawn is about 1 in 127.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Irish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Shawn
- Shawn Mendes (born 1998)Canadian singer
- Shawn Michaels (born 1965)American professional wrestler
- Shawn Levy (born 1968)Canadian fimmaker
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Shawn
The one-minute style quiz.