Holding steady.
Popularity of Shawan since 1965
Babies named Shawan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 | 0 |
| 1970s | 148 | 23 |
| 1980s | 68 | 20 |
| 1990s | 9 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shawan is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1965. Its peak year of usage was 1972, and its trajectory has remained stable since then, with no significant increase or decrease in use. The name never entered the top 1000 and has a 1-in-N ratio that is essentially negligible. Given its rare and stable pattern, Shawan is best understood as a phonetic variant of names like Shawn or Sean, which are themselves anglicizations of the Irish Seán. However, as the name lacks a clear derivation, it is often considered a modern coinage. Shawan may appeal to parents seeking a unique but familiar-sounding name.
Shawan is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1965. It may be a respelling of Shawn, itself a variant of John derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, but there is no clear evidence of this connection. The name saw its peak usage in 1972 and has remained rare and stable in use. It is best understood as a modern phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shawan
Names that share Shawan's style, for a brother or sister.
