Shaune
An English masculine name derived from the Persian "Shawn" meaning "fortunate, pleasant".
Name Census estimates that about 705 living Americans carry the first name Shaune. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 57.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Shaune today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaune births was 1969 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaune. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
705
~ 1 in 486,176 Americans
Peak year
1969
60 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2009 SSA rank
#8,884
Tracked since 1950
Gender
Gender distribution for Shaune
Shaune is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 779 total registrations, 444 (57.0%) were male and 335 (43.0%) were female.
Shaune as a male name
- Ranked #8,884 in 2009
- 9 male births in 2009
- Peak: 1978 (27 births)
Shaune as a female name
- Ranked #15,494 in 1996
- 5 female births in 1996
- Peak: 1969 (44 births)
Popularity
Shaune: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaune from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 263 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaune by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shaune during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shaunes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaune
The name Shaune has its roots in the Gaelic language, which originated in Ireland and Scotland. It is a variant spelling of the more common name "Shawn," which can be traced back to the Irish name "Seán." This name is derived from the Old Irish word "Sémhon," which in turn comes from the Latin name "Simonos" or "Simeon."
The name Shaune gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in Ireland and Scotland. It was often used as an anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Seán," which was common among Irish and Scottish families. The name Shaune is believed to have been first recorded in written records during the 12th century.
In the 14th century, a Scottish nobleman named Shaune Douglas was mentioned in the historical records of the time. He was a prominent figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence against England. Another notable figure with this name was Shaune O'Neill, an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Neill clan in the 16th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Shaune appeared in literary works, such as the plays of William Shakespeare. In "Henry V," one of the characters is referred to as "Shaune the Irishman." This usage of the name reflects its association with Irish and Celtic culture.
In the 18th century, Shaune Dunleavy was an Irish poet and songwriter who gained recognition for his works in the Gaelic language. His poems and songs celebrated Irish culture and traditions.
Another notable figure was Shaune O'Connor, an Irish revolutionary and activist in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, fighting against British rule in Ireland.
As the name Shaune has its origins in the Gaelic language and culture, it has been associated with a strong sense of Celtic heritage and tradition throughout history.
People
Shaune + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaune as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shaune: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaune?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 705 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaune going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 486,176 US residents.
Is Shaune a common name?
We classify Shaune as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 779 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaune most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaune was 1969, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaune is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shaune a male name?
Yes, 57.0% of people registered as Shaune in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.