Shayvonne
Feminine name of English origin meaning "One who comes from the woods."
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Shayvonne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shayvonne today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shayvonne births was 1970 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shayvonne. 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 Shayvonne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1970
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1994 SSA rank
#15,392
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Shayvonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shayvonne from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 15 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
Shayvonne 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 Shayvonne 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 Shayvonne
The name Shayvonne has its roots in the French language and culture. It is a combination of two French words, "shay" meaning "chestnut" and "vonne" derived from the Old French word "ivoine" meaning "ivory." This suggests that the name may have originated in the Middle Ages, possibly as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with chestnut-colored hair or an ivory complexion.
In the early 13th century, there are records of a noblewoman named Shayvonne de Champagne, who was known for her beauty and grace. She was a prominent figure at the court of King Philip II of France and is believed to have inspired poets and troubadours of the time.
The name Shayvonne also appears in several medieval French texts and poems, often used to describe a beautiful woman or as a symbolic representation of purity and elegance. One such reference can be found in the famous "Roman de la Rose," a 13th-century allegorical poem by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun.
In the 16th century, a French Renaissance poet and playwright named Shayvonne de Virieu gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and is often cited as an influential figure in the development of French Renaissance literature.
Another notable figure with the name Shayvonne was a French resistance fighter during World War II. Shayvonne Delaunay played a crucial role in the French Resistance movement, risking her life to sabotage Nazi operations and provide intelligence to the Allies. She was awarded the Croix de Guerre for her bravery and selfless service.
In the world of art, Shayvonne Clarac was a renowned French sculptor in the late 19th century. Her works, often depicting mythological figures and allegorical scenes, were displayed in prestigious exhibitions and earned her critical acclaim during her lifetime.
While the name Shayvonne has French origins, it has gained popularity and usage in various cultures and regions over the centuries, with individuals from different backgrounds adopting or being bestowed with this name.
People
Shayvonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shayvonne 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
Shayvonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shayvonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shayvonne 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Shayvonne a common name?
We classify Shayvonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shayvonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Shayvonne was 1970, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shayvonne is about 39 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 Shayvonne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shayvonne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shayvonne in the SSA data are female. 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 Shayvonne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shayvonne 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 Shayvonne 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 called Shayvonne?
You can see how many people have the name Shayvonne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.