Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaunette since 1967
Babies named Shaunette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaunette is a rare feminine variation of Shaun, the Irish form of John. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, and its peak year of usage was 1978, after which its use declined steadily. The name has remained stable in recent years, with no recorded top states of popularity. As a modern diminutive, Shaunette fits the mid-20th century trend of creating ornate, feminine versions of masculine names, such as Shawnette or Shaunetta. Its Irish roots connect it to the long tradition of John-derived names, but its -ette ending gives it a distinctly American, mid-century feel.
Shaunette is a feminine diminutive of Shaun, the Irish form of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' This diminutive suffix -ette gives it a distinctly modern, English-speaking feel, likely crafted in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw its greatest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaun, Shea, Nettie
Sibling names for Shaunette
Names that share Shaunette's style, for a brother or sister.
