Shawndell
Every Shawndell since 1967 — 404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shawndell
Shawndell 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 1967, 404 American babies have been named Shawndell — about 64% boys and 36% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 29 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 Shawndell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shawndell 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 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,129 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,461 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,423 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,855 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,333 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,141 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,432 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,369 | 9 | #3,900 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,340 | 8 | #3,787 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shawndell in 2025?
Shawndell 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 Shawndell?
404 babies have been named Shawndell in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shawndell most popular?
Shawndell peaked in 1973, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Shawndell a boy or girl name?
Shawndell is used for both: about 36% of babies named Shawndell have been girls and 64% boys.
Is the name Shawndell rising or falling?
Shawndell has been roughly stable over the past decade.