Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: The Lord is Gracious, American Spelling of Sean
Pronunciation: Shon, ʃɔn, SH AO N
Popularity Rank: #1,656
Originally an Irish surname which means 'God is gracious'. It is also derived from the Hebrew name 'John', meaning 'gift from God'.
The name Shawn is of Irish origin and means The Lord is Gracious, American Spelling of Sean, God is Gracious, Variant of John from Sean. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shawn is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, South Africa, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Shon
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ʃɔn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AO N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shawn is recorded 40,343 times globally, ranking it as the 1,656th most common name worldwide.
Shawn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 25,518 occurrences, making it the 207th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Shawn is found among 1 in every 71 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #207 | 1 : 71 |
| Canada | #106 | 1 : 92 |
| South Africa | #991 | 1 : 1,068 |
| Singapore | #189 | 1 : 318 |
| Malaysia | #1,022 | 1 : 1,509 |
| United Kingdom | #1,076 | 1 : 500 |
| Jamaica | #33 | 1 : 104 |
| China | #269 | 1 : 417 |
| France | #4,490 | 1 : 4,543 |
| Costa Rica | #898 | 1 : 589 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shawn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 11:57 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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