girl's name
Shawny
SHAW-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 90
Shawny is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 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 1992, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shawny Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 52 |
How Popular Is Shawny?
In 1994, Shawny 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.
Where Shawny Is Used
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 Shawny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawny
- English SHAW-nee
Sibling Names for Shawny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawny
How popular is the name Shawny?
In 1994, Shawny 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 Shawny a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawny is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawny?
Shawny has 2 syllables.
When was Shawny most popular?
Shawny peaked in 1992, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.