Holding steady.
Popularity of Shavone since 1968
Babies named Shavone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 242 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shavone first entered U.S. birth records in 1968, a time when elaborately spelled and phonetically constructed names gained popularity. The name is almost always given to girls. It reached its peak usage in 1979, during the height of the era for names like Shavon, Lashawn, and Taneisha. Since then, its use has stabilized, with fewer than 1 in 5,000 newborns receiving the name in recent years. While no top states are recorded, the name likely spread through African American communities. Shavone remains a distinctive choice, reflecting a trend for personalized spellings of traditional names. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it offers a familiar yet uncommon option for parents seeking a melodic sound with a spiritual undercurrent.
Shavone likely arose as a modern invented spelling of Shavon, itself an anglicization of the Irish name Siobhán. Siobhán is the Irish form of Joan, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name emerged in the United States during the late 1960s and peaked in the 1970s, following a trend for phonetic spellings and name elaboration.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shav, Vonne, Sha
Sibling names for Shavone
Names that share Shavone's style, for a brother or sister.
