Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaughn since 1965
Babies named Shaughn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shaughn's real moment was 1986.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaughn is a rare English respelling of the classic Irish name Seán, recorded in the United States since 1965. Its most popular year was 1986, but even then it did not enter the top 1,000 names. The spelling reflects a phonetic preference, similar to other variations like Shawn or Shaun. Despite its uncommon status, Shaughn maintains a consistent but low level of usage, appearing in the 2025 data with a stable trajectory. It is primarily given to boys and has no strong regional ties, as no top states have been recorded.
Shaughn is an English phonetic spelling of the Irish name Seán, which itself is a Gaelic form of Jean, the French variant of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Shaughn emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling that reflects the standard pronunciation 'Shawn'. Though less common than Shawn or Sean, it has been used in the United States since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shaughn
Names that share Shaughn's style, for a brother or sister.
