Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaunee since 1975
Babies named Shaunee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaunee is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1975. It reached its peak usage in 1990, reflecting the era's trend of respelling established names with fashionable endings. Despite the -ee suffix, the name has remained very uncommon, never cracking the top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating it has not experienced a recent revival. While top states are not recorded due to low numbers, Shaunee likely saw scattered use across the U.S. during the 1990s. The name's appeal lies in its familiar sound and distinct spelling.
Shaunee is a modern American name, formed as a variant of Shauna or Shawna (the feminine forms of Shaun/Sean, which derive from the Irish Seán, a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). The '-ee' ending reflects a fashionable pattern in 1970s-1990s naming. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975 and saw peak usage in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shaunee
Names that share Shaunee's style, for a brother or sister.
