Shyvonne
A feminine English name potentially derived from variations of "Yvonne".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Shyvonne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shyvonne today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shyvonne births was 1985 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shyvonne. 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 Shyvonne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1985
8 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1991 SSA rank
#15,100
Tracked since 1962
Census
Shyvonne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 105 people with the first name Shyvonne, which placed it at #52,717 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#52,717
National first-name rank
People counted
105
105 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
73.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shyvonne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shyvonne is Black at 73.3%. The next largest groups are White (16.2%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shyvonne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shyvonne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American73.3% · 77
- White16.2% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Popularity
Shyvonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shyvonne from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shyvonne 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 Shyvonne 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 Shyvonne
The name Shyvonne is a modern variation of the French name Siobhan, which is derived from the Irish name Síobhán. This Gaelic name has its roots in the Old Irish word "siabhún," meaning "fairy" or "spirit." The name gained popularity in Ireland during the Middle Ages, particularly among those influenced by Celtic mythology and folklore.
Síobhán was a name associated with the mythological legend of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology. These beings were believed to be skilled in magic and were often depicted as fairy-like creatures. The name Síobhán was thought to possess mystical qualities and was given to children in the hope of bestowing them with the protection and grace of the fairies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Síobhán can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by Franciscan monks in the 17th century. The annals mention a woman named Síobhán Ní Chormaic, who lived in the 15th century and was known for her poetic talents.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shyvonne or its variations. In the 16th century, Siobhán Ní Mhordha was a renowned Irish poet and noblewoman renowned for her patronage of the arts. In the 19th century, Siobhán Ní Chonaill was an Irish language scholar and educator who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Irish language.
In the 20th century, Siobhán McKenna (1923-1986) was an acclaimed Irish actress known for her performances in both theater and film. She received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 1971 Broadway production of "The Playboy of the Western World."
Another notable bearer of the name was Siobhán Kilfeather (1934-2011), an Irish writer and journalist who worked for various publications, including The Irish Times and The Sunday Tribune. She was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and social justice in Ireland.
Siobhán Fahey (born 1958) is an Irish musician and songwriter best known as the founder and former member of the British pop band Bananarama. She has enjoyed a successful solo career and has been recognized for her contributions to the music industry.
The name Shyvonne, while a modern variation, still carries the essence and cultural significance of its Irish roots, reflecting the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology and the enduring influence of ancient traditions.
People
Shyvonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shyvonne 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
Shyvonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shyvonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shyvonne 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Shyvonne a common name?
We classify Shyvonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shyvonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Shyvonne was 1985, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shyvonne is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shyvonne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 105 people with the name Shyvonne, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #52,717 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shyvonne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shyvonne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shyvonne leans strongly female. 101 people counted with this name were female (98.1%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shyvonne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shyvonne is Black at 73.3%. The next largest groups are White (16.2%) and Hispanic (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shyvonne most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shyvonne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.3% (77 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Shyvonne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shyvonne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shyvonne 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 Shyvonne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shyvonne 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 Shyvonne 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.
How many people have the name Shyvonne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.