Shauna Girl
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1949 | 149 |
| 1950 | 125 |
| 1951 | 88 |
| 1952 | 119 |
| 1953 | 183 |
| 1954 | 283 |
| 1955 | 290 |
| 1956 | 210 |
| 1957 | 195 |
| 1958 | 157 |
| 1959 | 225 |
| 1960 | 203 |
| 1961 | 234 |
| 1962 | 231 |
| 1963 | 317 |
| 1964 | 336 |
| 1965 | 315 |
| 1966 | 474 |
| 1967 | 414 |
| 1968 | 451 |
| 1969 | 585 |
| 1970 | 778 |
| 1971 | 641 |
| 1972 | 599 |
| 1973 | 514 |
| 1974 | 689 |
| 1975 | 625 |
| 1976 | 539 |
| 1977 | 983 |
| 1978 | 1,267 |
| 1979 | 1,403 |
| 1980 | 1,142 |
| 1981 | 940 |
| 1982 | 970 |
| 1983 | 863 |
| 1984 | 953 |
| 1985 | 839 |
| 1986 | 750 |
| 1987 | 774 |
| 1988 | 689 |
| 1989 | 567 |
| 1990 | 730 |
| 1991 | 557 |
| 1992 | 538 |
| 1993 | 429 |
| 1994 | 331 |
| 1995 | 321 |
| 1996 | 352 |
| 1997 | 289 |
| 1998 | 243 |
| 1999 | 235 |
| 2000 | 203 |
| 2001 | 193 |
| 2002 | 172 |
| 2003 | 170 |
| 2004 | 151 |
| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 109 |
| 2007 | 119 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 |