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Shauna Girl

Popularity: #938 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAW-nah / /ˈʃɔː.nə/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'God is gracious'; English: 'from the name Sean'

Historical & Cultural Background

Shauna is a feminine form of the name Sean, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in Ireland and among Irish communities. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, showcasing the adaptation of traditional names into modern usage.

Trend Summary

Shauna saw a peak in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shawna
  • Shaunna

International Variants

  • Shana (Hebrew)
  • Seana (Irish)

Famous people named Shauna

Shauna McKenzie is a professional wrestler known by her ring name, 'Shayna Baszler'.

Shauna Sand is an American actress and model recognized for her appearances in various television shows.

Shauna Rae is a television personality known for her reality series that highlights her unique life experiences.

Shauna O'Brien is an actress known for her roles in several films during the 1990s.

Fictional characters named Shauna

Shauna is a character in the Pokémon franchise, known for her role as a Pokémon Trainer.

Shauna is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she participates in educational adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shauna was first seen in the United States in 1938. Shauna has ranked as high as #346 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Texas, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Shauna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shauna (2017)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19385
19398
194010
194111
19428
194314
194416
194521
194625
194719
194859
1949149
1950125
195188
1952119
1953183
1954283
1955290
1956210
1957195
1958157
1959225
1960203
1961234
1962231
1963317
1964336
1965315
1966474
1967414
1968451
1969585
1970778
1971641
1972599
1973514
1974689
1975625
1976539
1977983
19781,267
19791,403
19801,142
1981940
1982970
1983863
1984953
1985839
1986750
1987774
1988689
1989567
1990730
1991557
1992538
1993429
1994331
1995321
1996352
1997289
1998243
1999235
2000203
2001193
2002172
2003170
2004151
2005120
2006109
2007119
200861
200967
201049
201144
201234
201334
201423
201530
201624
201727
201821
201913
202018
202112
20229
202315
202412