Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaune since 1950
Babies named Shaune per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44 | 5 |
| 1960s | 112 | 83 |
| 1970s | 118 | 145 |
| 1980s | 26 | 122 |
| 1990s | 35 | 52 |
| 2000s | 0 | 37 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaune is a rare phonetic respelling of the more common Shaun or Shawn. First recorded in 1959, the name saw its peak popularity in 1978, though it has never entered the top 1000. The spelling reflects a mid-20th-century trend of creative variations on traditional names, adding a 'e' for a distinctive touch. Despite its low usage, Shaune has maintained a stable trajectory, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon variant of a familiar classic.
Shaune is a phonetic spelling variant of Shaun, which is the Irish form of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling 'Shaune' emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Shawn and Shaun.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shaune
Names that share Shaune's style, for a brother or sister.
