girls' name · peaked 1978

Shaunna

Every Shaunna since 1948 — 2,936 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1978Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Shaunna
Peak year
1978
171 babies
All-time total
2,936
since 1948

The story of Shaunna

Shaunna 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 1948, 2,936 American babies have been named Shaunna. Its peak came in 1978, when 171 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 Shaunna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Shaunna year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016 5 #18,467
2015
2014
2013 7 #14,380
2012 7 #14,751
2011 5 #19,146
2010 8 #13,289
2009 9 #12,302
2008 17 #7,699
2007 11 #10,713
2006 16 #7,803
2005 18 #6,780
2004 20 #6,181
2003 21 #5,765
2002 21 #5,645
2001 22 #5,348
2000 32 #3,968
1995 36 #3,208
1990 79 #1,827
1985 103 #1,306
1980 132 #1,074
1975 52 #1,800
1970 65 #1,524
1965 34 #2,025
1960 18 #2,974
1955 11 #3,751
1950 7 #4,673
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Shaunna in 2025?

Shaunna 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 Shaunna?

2,936 babies have been named Shaunna in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Shaunna most popular?

Shaunna peaked in 1978, when 171 newborns received the name.

Is Shaunna a boy or girl name?

Shaunna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Shaunna rising or falling?

Shaunna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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