Holding steady.
Popularity of Chawn since 1965
Babies named Chawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 | 27 |
| 1970s | 20 | 84 |
| 1980s | 0 | 44 |
| 1990s | 0 | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chawn is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1966, with its peak usage in 1973 when it was given to a handful of boys. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names and has shown stable but minimal use over the decades, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name is likely a creative respelling of Shawn, a common Irish-derived name, and has not been concentrated in any particular state. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unconventional name.
Chawn first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s, likely as a creative respelling of Shawn (itself an anglicization of Seán, the Irish form of John). It may also have been influenced by the fashionable -awn suffix seen in names like Dawn. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 male names and has remained extremely rare.
Sibling names for Chawn
Names that share Chawn's style, for a brother or sister.
