girl's name
Shawni
SHAW-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 230
Shawni is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 7 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 1992, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shawni Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 118 |
How Popular Is Shawni?
In 1997, Shawni was given to 7 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 Shawni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawni
- English SHAW-nee
Sibling Names for Shawni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawni
How popular is the name Shawni?
In 1997, Shawni was given to 7 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 Shawni a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawni is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawni?
Shawni has 2 syllables.
When was Shawni most popular?
Shawni peaked in 1992, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.