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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAWN-uh //ˈʃɔːnə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: God is gracious; a variant of Shawna
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shawnna is a modern feminine variation of the name Sean, which itself is derived from the Irish name Seán, a form of the Old French name Jehan, which ultimately traces back to the Latin name Ioannes. The Latin Ioannes is a derivative of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannis), which is rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This etymological journey illustrates the name's deep biblical connections, as Yochanan is associated with significant figures in the Bible, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle, both of whom played pivotal roles in early Christianity.
Historically, the name John has been prevalent across various cultures and languages, with its variants appearing in numerous historical texts and religious manuscripts. The name's prominence in Christian tradition was solidified through its use in the New Testament, where it appears frequently.
The translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, helped to further disseminate the name and its variants throughout English-speaking populations. Culturally, names derived from John, including Shawnna, carry connotations of grace and favor, reflecting the original meaning associated with the divine.
The feminine form Shawnna emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. This adaptation not only highlights the name's historical roots but also showcases the evolving nature of naming conventions in contemporary society.
The name Shawnna, while modern, retains a connection to its rich linguistic heritage and the enduring significance of its biblical origins.
Famous people named Shawnna
In this section, you will find notable people named Shawnna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Shawnna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Shawnna is a rapper best known for her work with Disturbing tha Peace, and her albums Worth tha Weight and The Shawntae Effect.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shawnna was first seen in the United States in 1956.
Shawnna has ranked as high as #956 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Shawnna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shawnna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shawnna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Shawnna (1998)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shawnna.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1993 | 66 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1990 | 61 |
| 1989 | 56 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1986 | 65 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1984 | 75 |
| 1983 | 90 |
| 1982 | 89 |
| 1981 | 85 |
| 1980 | 89 |
| 1979 | 126 |
| 1978 | 109 |
| 1977 | 144 |
| 1976 | 93 |
| 1975 | 74 |
| 1974 | 106 |
| 1973 | 90 |
| 1972 | 90 |
| 1971 | 88 |
| 1970 | 117 |
| 1969 | 85 |
| 1968 | 58 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |