Shauna
From Shaun + -a, variant of Irish Seán, from Old French Jehan, from Latin Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָן…
Every Shauna since 1938 — 28,121 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shauna
Shauna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,374 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 28,121 American babies have been named Shauna. Its peak came in 1979, when 1,416 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 Shauna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shauna 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 | 11 | #9,374 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,873 | — | — |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,584 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,113 | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,905 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,600 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,534 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,976 | — | — |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,033 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,589 | — | — |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,702 | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,770 | — | — |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,324 | — | — |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,376 | — | — |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,596 | — | — |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,354 | — | — |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,729 | — | — |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,921 | — | — |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,802 | — | — |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,877 | — | — |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,386 | — | — |
| 2003 | 170 | #1,240 | — | — |
| 2002 | 172 | #1,191 | — | — |
| 2001 | 193 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2000 | 203 | #1,039 | — | — |
| 1995 | 321 | #666 | — | — |
| 1990 | 730 | #364 | — | — |
| 1985 | 839 | #294 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,142 | #224 | 6 | #6,134 |
| 1975 | 625 | #347 | — | — |
| 1970 | 778 | #337 | — | — |
| 1965 | 315 | #536 | — | — |
| 1960 | 203 | #716 | — | — |
| 1955 | 290 | #540 | — | — |
| 1950 | 125 | #775 | — | — |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,868 | — | — |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,929 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shauna mean?
From Shaun + -a, variant of 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 Shauna in 2025?
Shauna ranked #9,374 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shauna?
28,121 babies have been named Shauna in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shauna most popular?
Shauna peaked in 1979, when 1,416 newborns received the name.
Is Shauna a boy or girl name?
Shauna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shauna rising or falling?
Shauna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.