Shwanna
A feminine name possibly derived from the French name Jeanne.
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Shwanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shwanna today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shwanna births was 1979 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shwanna. 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 Shwanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
1979
8 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1979 SSA rank
#7,942
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Shwanna: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shwanna 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 Shwanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 20 | 20 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shwanna
The name Shwanna is a relatively modern creation with no clear historical or linguistic origins. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient languages or have any direct connections to specific cultures or regions. There are no known references to this name in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Shwanna seems to date back to the late 20th century, possibly emerging as a variation or blend of more traditional names like Shanna or Shauna. It gained some popularity as a unique and uncommon name choice during this time period.
Due to its recent origins, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from earlier periods who were known by the name Shwanna. However, a few individuals with this name have gained some recognition in more recent times, such as:
1. Shwanna Leeann, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant abstract works, born in 1976.
2. Shwanna Jones, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Shwanna Designs" in the early 2000s.
3. Shwanna Hendricks, a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Sacramento Monarchs from 2002 to 2006.
4. Shwanna Meekins, an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres, active since the late 1990s.
5. Shwanna Hickman, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2010s.
While the name Shwanna does not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots, it has gained some popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice, particularly in certain regions and communities.
People
Shwanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shwanna 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
Shwanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shwanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shwanna 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Shwanna a common name?
We classify Shwanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shwanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Shwanna was 1979, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shwanna is about 49 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 Shwanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shwanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shwanna 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 Shwanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shwanna 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 Shwanna 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 have the name Shwanna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.