Holding steady.
Popularity of Shevon since 1955
Babies named Shevon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 211 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shevon has never been a common name in the United States. It was first recorded in 1955, and its peak year was 1979, though even then it never entered the top 1000. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no significant resurgence. Its origins are uncertain, possibly an Anglicized spelling of the Irish Siobhán or a modern invention. In a country where names often follow trends, Shevon has quietly persisted without ever becoming mainstream.
Shevon first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1950s. It may be an Anglicized respelling of the Irish name Siobhán (pronounced shiv-AWN), itself derived from the French Jehanne, a form of Joan. Alternatively, it could be a purely modern coinage combining the popular 'sh-' sound with a fashionable '-von' ending. Its usage has been very rare and stable over the decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shev, Vonnie
Sibling names for Shevon
Names that share Shevon's style, for a brother or sister.
