girl's name
Shawneen
shaw-NEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 123
Shawneen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1988 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shawneen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 25 |
How Popular Is Shawneen?
In 1988, Shawneen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shawneen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawneen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawneen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawneen
- English shaw-NEEN
Sibling Names for Shawneen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawneen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawneen
How popular is the name Shawneen?
In 1988, Shawneen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shawneen a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawneen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawneen?
Shawneen has 2 syllables.
When was Shawneen most popular?
Shawneen peaked in 1971, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.