Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Shaunna since 1948
Babies named Shaunna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 337 |
| 1970s | 851 |
| 1980s | 977 |
| 1990s | 433 |
| 2000s | 187 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaunna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948 and reached its peak popularity in 1978, when it was given to many baby girls. Since 1985, usage has steadily declined, and by 2025 the name did not rank among the top 1000. The name is an Irish-influenced respelling of Shawna, itself a feminine form of John. Despite its fall from favor, Shaunna remains a recognizable name with a straightforward pronunciation and a classic meaning rooted in Hebrew tradition.
Shaunna is a feminine form of Shaun, the Irish variant of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The spelling with a double 'n' became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a creative respelling of the more common Shawna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaun, Shawnie, NaNa
Sibling names for Shaunna
Names that share Shaunna's style, for a brother or sister.
