Shawnee Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAW-nee / ʃɔːˈniːNative American; English
Meaning
Native American: 'southern' or 'from the south'; English: 'a place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shawnee is derived from the name of a Native American tribe originally from the Ohio Valley. The Shawnee people have a rich history and played significant roles in various conflicts in American history. The name has been adopted in modern times as a given name, particularly for girls. It reflects a connection to Native American heritage and culture.
Trend Summary
Shawnee has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased interest in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shawni
- Shawna
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shawnee was first seen in the United States in 1943. Shawnee has ranked as high as #1014 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Shawnee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shawnee (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 41 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 35 |
| 1961 | 54 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 47 |
| 1967 | 45 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 79 |
| 1972 | 83 |
| 1973 | 73 |
| 1974 | 69 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 89 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1989 | 66 |
| 1990 | 168 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 228 |
| 1993 | 176 |
| 1994 | 124 |
| 1995 | 119 |
| 1996 | 134 |
| 1997 | 116 |
| 1998 | 122 |
| 1999 | 85 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |