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Shawnice

shaw-NEES · Combination of Shawn and the suffix -ice, likely intended as a feminine variant of Shawn, ultimately from the Irish name Seán.

Peak popularity
1988
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shawnice since 1966

Babies named Shawnice per year in U.S. Social Security records.

153045198020002020Most births 1988Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s5
1970s40
1980s108
1990s234
2000s48
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shawnice is a modern American name created as a feminine form of Shawn, itself derived from the Irish Seán. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and reached its highest popularity in 1988, when it was given to a peak number of girls. Since then, its usage has declined and remained stable at very low levels. Shawnice has not ranked in the top 1000 names nationally, reflecting its niche appeal. The name is primarily used in the United States, with no strong regional concentration.

Shawnice is a modern American coinage blending Shawn, the anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, with the fashionable suffix -ice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and saw its peak usage in 1988, reflecting the trend of creating feminine forms of male names during that era.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shawn, Nici, Nikki

Variants: Shaunice, Shanice, Shawniece

Sibling names for Shawnice

Names that share Shawnice's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does Shawnice mean?
Shawnice is a modern name without a traditional meaning. It is a combination of the name Shawn and the suffix -ice, likely created as a feminine variant of Shawn.
Is Shawnice a popular name currently?
Shawnice peaked in popularity in 1988 but is now rare, not ranking in the top 1000 names in recent years.
Is Shawnice typically a girl's name?
Yes, Shawnice is overwhelmingly used for girls, with no significant usage for boys according to U.S. data.