Shavon
A 20th-century phonetic spelling of Irish Siobhán.
Every Shavon since 1958 — 4,266 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shavon
Shavon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1958, 4,266 American babies have been named Shavon — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1979, when 368 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 Shavon stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shavon 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,287 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,605 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,571 | 6 | #12,003 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,468 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,837 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,827 | 5 | #13,745 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,253 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,046 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,524 | 6 | #12,031 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,353 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,566 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,366 | 7 | #10,850 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,685 | 5 | #14,067 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,567 | 5 | #13,690 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,760 | 5 | #13,050 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,723 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,265 | 8 | #8,503 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,884 | 7 | #9,237 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,772 | 11 | #6,372 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,874 | 8 | #8,096 |
| 1995 | 79 | #1,816 | 29 | #2,618 |
| 1990 | 110 | #1,437 | 7 | #7,064 |
| 1985 | 178 | #896 | 7 | #5,676 |
| 1980 | 299 | #616 | — | — |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,558 | 7 | #4,715 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,435 | — | — |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,913 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shavon mean?
A 20th-century phonetic spelling of Irish Siobhán.
How popular is the name Shavon in 2025?
Shavon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shavon?
4,266 babies have been named Shavon in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shavon most popular?
Shavon peaked in 1979, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Shavon a boy or girl name?
Shavon is used for both: about 91% of babies named Shavon have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Shavon rising or falling?
Shavon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.