girl's name
Shawona
shuh-WOH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 43
Shawona is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 5 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 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shawona Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Shawona?
In 1987, Shawona was given to 5 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 Shawona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawona
- English shuh-WOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Shawona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawona
How popular is the name Shawona?
In 1987, Shawona was given to 5 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 Shawona a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawona?
Shawona has 3 syllables.
When was Shawona most popular?
Shawona peaked in 1978, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.