Holding steady.
Popularity of Shawndrea since 1976
Babies named Shawndrea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shawndrea is a modern American coinage that blends two established names: Shawn and Andrea. It first entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1976, reflecting the era's trend of creating distinctive feminine names by joining familiar elements. The name reached its highest usage in 1991, when it ranked as the 6,828th most common name, though it never achieved widespread popularity. Its trajectory has been relatively stable since the 1990s, with a very small number of annual births. The name is virtually unused today, making it a rare choice. As a compound name, Shawndrea carries the combined associations of its roots: grace and strength.
Shawndrea is a modern coinage combining Shawn (a phonetic variant of Sean, from Irish Seán, derived from French Jean and ultimately from Latin Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious') with Andrea (the feminine form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'). The name first appeared in the United States in 1976 and saw modest use, peaking in popularity in 1991. It is part of a trend of blended names popular in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shawn, Drea, Andi
Sibling names for Shawndrea
Names that share Shawndrea's style, for a brother or sister.
