Shaughnessy Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAW-ness-ee / /ˈʃɔː.nə.si/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of Seachnall'; Gaelic: 'the one who is wise'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shaughnessy is an Irish surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic 'O'Seachnasaigh', indicating a familial lineage. The name has historical roots in Ireland, particularly in the province of Munster. Over time, it has gained popularity as a first name in various English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Shaughnessy has seen limited use as a first name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

ShaunShawShaughnShaydenShayleeShaylinShavon

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Famous people named Shaughnessy

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Fictional characters named Shaughnessy

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Sibling Suggestions

ShaneSeamusShayShaylaShannon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shaughnessy was first seen in the United States in 1991. Shaughnessy has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Shaughnessy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shaughnessy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19915