Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Shavon since 1958
Babies named Shavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 106 | 0 |
| 1970s | 845 | 26 |
| 1980s | 1,804 | 53 |
| 1990s | 805 | 216 |
| 2000s | 222 | 56 |
| 2010s | 106 | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shavon first appeared in U.S. records in 1958 and gained popularity during the 1970s, peaking at its highest rank in 1979. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1985, reflecting shifting naming trends away from Anglicized Irish forms. Despite its decline, Shavon remains a distinctive choice that connects to Irish heritage through its root Siobhán, a name with centuries of history in Ireland. Its meaning, 'God is gracious,' ties it to a broader tradition of names with Hebrew origins, though the spelling Shavon is a modern American adaptation.
Shavon is an Irish Anglicization of Siobhán, the Irish form of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name Siobhán has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages, and its Anglicized spelling Shavon emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shavy, Vonnie, Shay
Sibling names for Shavon
Names that share Shavon's style, for a brother or sister.
