How Many People Are Named Shawnna?
Complete statistics for the name Shawnna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shawnna is a very rare female name, with only 2,741 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 120,407 Americans. The majority of those named Shawnna are now in their forties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1977.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 2,861 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shawnna Through the Generations
Shawnna has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1977 when 144 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fair distribution across ages. About 11% of people named Shawnna are under 30, while 84% are aged between 30 and 60, and only 5% are over 60. This suggests a generation gap where the name was popular in the late 20th century but hasn't maintained its popularity among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shawnna's American roots
📄 About the Name Shawnna
How Many People Have the Name Shawnna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,741 people in the United States currently share the name Shawnna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,407 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shawnna a Common or Rare Name?
Shawnna 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 Shawnna Mean?
Shawnna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shawnna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shawnna Most Popular?
The name Shawnna reached peak popularity in 1977, with 144 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shawnna?
Approximately 2,741 people named Shawnna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,861. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,407 Americans.
Is Shawnna a rare name?
Shawnna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,407 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shawnna mean?
Shawnna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Shawnna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shawnna are male and 100% are female.
When was Shawnna most popular?
Shawnna peaked in 1977 with 144 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.