Shawna
From Shawn + -a. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna…
Every Shawna since 1941 — 45,640 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shawna
Shawna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,789 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 45,640 American babies have been named Shawna. Its peak came in 1977, when 2,090 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 Shawna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shawna 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 | 9 | #10,789 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,127 | — | — |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,718 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,586 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,142 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,530 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,887 | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,129 | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,792 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,699 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,643 | — | — |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,706 | — | — |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,308 | — | — |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,829 | — | — |
| 2011 | 70 | #2,586 | — | — |
| 2010 | 92 | #2,151 | — | — |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,240 | — | — |
| 2008 | 121 | #1,806 | — | — |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,633 | — | — |
| 2006 | 142 | #1,544 | — | — |
| 2005 | 177 | #1,271 | — | — |
| 2004 | 190 | #1,185 | — | — |
| 2003 | 250 | #942 | — | — |
| 2002 | 250 | #897 | — | — |
| 2001 | 313 | #766 | — | — |
| 2000 | 341 | #692 | — | — |
| 1995 | 612 | #425 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,125 | #249 | 5 | #9,297 |
| 1985 | 1,200 | #215 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,432 | #188 | 5 | #7,136 |
| 1975 | 1,689 | #161 | 5 | #6,202 |
| 1970 | 1,500 | #210 | 8 | #3,786 |
| 1965 | 552 | #396 | — | — |
| 1960 | 209 | #706 | — | — |
| 1955 | 98 | #1,018 | — | — |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,547 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shawna
- Shawna Leneé Pornographic actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shawna mean?
From Shawn + -a. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is the name Shawna in 2025?
Shawna ranked #10,789 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shawna?
45,640 babies have been named Shawna in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shawna most popular?
Shawna peaked in 1977, when 2,090 newborns received the name.
Is Shawna a boy or girl name?
Shawna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shawna rising or falling?
Shawna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shawna?
Well-known people named Shawna include Shawna Leneé (pornographic actor).