Shaunmichael
Irish given name meaning "descendant of an ancient ruler, wielder of power."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Shaunmichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shaunmichael today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaunmichael births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaunmichael. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shaunmichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,049
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Shaunmichael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaunmichael from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaunmichael 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 Shaunmichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaunmichael
The given name Shaunmichael is a relatively modern combination of two separate names – Shaun and Michael. The name Shaun has its origins in the Irish language, derived from the Gaelic name Seán or Seathan, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Michael is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Mikhael, meaning "who is like God."
Shaunmichael does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is essentially a modern invention, likely created by combining the two popular names Shaun and Michael. However, the individual components of the name have rich histories and have been used for centuries.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Shaunmichael itself are relatively recent, with the earliest known instances dating back only a few decades. However, the names Shaun and Michael have been used for centuries, with many famous individuals bearing these names throughout history.
One notable historical figure named Shaun was Shaun the Bald, also known as Seán Calbach, who was a 7th-century Irish monk and scribe. He is credited with writing several important manuscripts and works of literature that have contributed to our understanding of early Irish history and culture.
As for the name Michael, there are numerous famous individuals throughout history who have borne this name. These include:
1. Michael the Archangel, a significant figure in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, who is often depicted as the leader of the heavenly host.
2. Michael I Rangabe (c. 770-844), a Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 811 to 813.
3. Michael Faraday (1791-1867), an English scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction.
4. Michael Collins (1890-1922), an Irish revolutionary leader and politician who played a pivotal role in the Irish struggle for independence from Britain.
5. Michael Jordan (born 1963), an American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
In summary, while the name Shaunmichael itself is a modern combination, its individual components have deep roots in various cultures and languages, and have been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history.
People
Shaunmichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaunmichael 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
Shaunmichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaunmichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaunmichael 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Shaunmichael a common name?
We classify Shaunmichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaunmichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaunmichael was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaunmichael is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shaunmichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaunmichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaunmichael 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.
Is Shaunmichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaunmichael in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shaunmichael can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Shaunmichael?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.