Shaun
A variant of Sean, from Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān…
Every Shaun since 1935 — 73,610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaun
Shaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,956 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 73,610 American babies have been named Shaun. Its peak came in 1978, when 6,221 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 79 | #1,956 |
| 2024 | — | — | 111 | #1,571 |
| 2023 | — | — | 120 | #1,495 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,049 | 122 | #1,489 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,032 | 149 | #1,279 |
| 2020 | — | — | 172 | #1,138 |
| 2019 | — | — | 193 | #1,062 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,392 | 206 | #1,008 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,570 | 243 | #889 |
| 2016 | — | — | 250 | #877 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,726 | 311 | #768 |
| 2014 | — | — | 325 | #737 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,867 | 331 | #713 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,555 | 391 | #623 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,479 | 428 | #587 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,151 | 541 | #483 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,565 | 554 | #495 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,689 | 672 | #432 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,036 | 770 | #393 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,909 | 905 | #342 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,264 | 722 | #397 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,457 | 660 | #398 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,971 | 687 | #381 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,647 | 635 | #401 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,661 | 654 | #390 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,175 | 751 | #355 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,863 | 710 | #347 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,216 | 1,354 | #225 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,168 | 2,354 | #120 |
| 1980 | 73 | #1,600 | 3,923 | #79 |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,931 | 699 | #275 |
| 1970 | 138 | #934 | 989 | #240 |
| 1965 | 109 | #1,002 | 555 | #322 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,577 | 238 | #514 |
| 1955 | 62 | #1,289 | 117 | #677 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,645 | 58 | #903 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,475 | 15 | #1,844 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,458 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,914 |
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Famous people named Shaun
- Shaun Toub Actor · b. 1963
- Shaun Wright-Phillips Soccer player · b. 1981
- Shaun Murphy Snooker · b. 1982
- Shaun Tan Comic artist · b. 1974
- Shaun White Athlete · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaun mean?
A variant of Sean, from Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yōḥānān, literally “God is gracious”).
How popular is the name Shaun in 2025?
Shaun ranked #1,956 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaun?
73,610 babies have been named Shaun in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaun most popular?
Shaun peaked in 1978, when 6,221 newborns received the name.
Is Shaun a boy or girl name?
Shaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaun rising or falling?
Shaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shaun?
Well-known people named Shaun include Shaun Toub (actor), Shaun Wright-Phillips (soccer player), Shaun Murphy (snooker).