girl's name
Shawnell
shaw-NEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 269
Shawnell is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 12 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 1978, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shawnell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 131 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 42 |
How Popular Is Shawnell?
In 1994, Shawnell was given to 12 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 Shawnell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawnell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawnell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawnell
- English shaw-NEL
Sibling Names for Shawnell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawnell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawnell
How popular is the name Shawnell?
In 1994, Shawnell was given to 12 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 Shawnell a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawnell is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawnell?
Shawnell has 2 syllables.
When was Shawnell most popular?
Shawnell peaked in 1978, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.