How Many People Are Named Shawnae?
Complete statistics for the name Shawnae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shawnae is a creative modern feminine variant of Shawn, itself derived from the Irish name Seán. There are roughly 344 people living with this name in the US today, meaning about 1 in 960,464 Americans share it. It's a distinctly modern name that peaked in 1998 with 26 births recorded that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, personal power, and material success. It's associated with strong leadership qualities, financial acumen, and the drive to achieve lasting accomplishments.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 352 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shawnae Through the Generations
Shawnae didn't appear on the American naming scene until relatively recently, and it's remained a quietly rare choice throughout its history. With only 352 total births ever recorded in the US, this name has always been an uncommon pick. The peak came in 1998 when 26 babies received the name, reflecting a late-1990s trend toward creative phonetic spellings of classic names. Today, the average bearer is around 35 years old, and that's consistent with the data showing 67% of people named Shawnae fall between ages 30 and 60. Only about 32% are under 30, while a tiny 1% are over 60, confirming this name's modern origins. Just 5 bearers fall into the over-60 category, which tells us the name essentially didn't exist before the 1960s. Globally, Shawnae ranks #619,385 with roughly 213 living bearers worldwide. The trend has been stable rather than declining sharply, but it hasn't shown signs of a major comeback either. It remains a distinctive choice for parents wanting something unique yet familiar-sounding.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shawnae's American English roots
📄 About the Name Shawnae
How Many People Have the Name Shawnae?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 344 people in the United States currently share the name Shawnae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 960,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shawnae a Common or Rare Name?
Shawnae is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shawnae Mean?
Shawnae means "God is gracious" and comes from American English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shawnae in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shawnae Most Popular?
The name Shawnae reached peak popularity in 1998, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shawnae?
Approximately 344 people named Shawnae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 352. That works out to roughly 1 in 960,464 Americans.
Is Shawnae a rare name?
Shawnae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 960,464 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shawnae mean?
Shawnae means "God is gracious" and comes from American English origins.
Is Shawnae more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shawnae are male and 100% are female.
When was Shawnae most popular?
Shawnae peaked in 1998 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.