Holding steady.
Popularity of Shavona since 1971
Babies named Shavona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shavona is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1971, during a period when distinctive, often phonetically spelled names were on the rise. Its peak came in 1979, when it reached its highest recorded usage. Since then, the name has followed a stable but very low trajectory; it has not been among the top 1,000 names in any recent year. The rarity of Shavona means that no top states are strongly associated with it, and its one-in-N ratio is essentially negligible. The name likely owes its existence to the trend of creating feminine names ending in -a or -ona, inspired by established names like Shawna or Shavonne. Parents choosing Shavona today would be selecting a truly distinctive name with a brief but clear modern history.
Shavona first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 1970s, likely as a phonetic or creative spelling of names like Shawna or Siobhan. Its usage peaked in 1979 and has since been rare. The name has no established derivation beyond its modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shav, Vona
Sibling names for Shavona
Names that share Shavona's style, for a brother or sister.
