Declining since 1985, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Shauna since 1938
Babies named Shauna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 332 |
| 1950s | 1,875 |
| 1960s | 3,560 |
| 1970s | 8,038 |
| 1980s | 8,487 |
| 1990s | 4,025 |
| 2000s | 1,365 |
| 2010s | 299 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Shauna is a feminine form of Sean that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1938. It reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking among the top 500 names at the time, but has since declined steadily. The name remains a classic Irish-inspired choice, though its usage has fallen significantly since the mid-1980s. In 2025, it ranked 8,860, with only about 1 in every 146,000 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its rarity today, Shauna retains a familiar and approachable sound, often associated with Irish heritage.
Shauna is the anglicized feminine form of the Irish name Seán, which itself derives from the French Jean and ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine counterpart to Shawn or Sean.
Where Shauna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shauna” around the world
Where Shauna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaunie, Shaun, NaNa
Sibling names for Shauna
Names that share Shauna's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Shauna
Names whose popularity has moved with Shauna's over the last 50 years.
