Shauna
Meaning
an American feminine coinage formed from Shaun, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, God is gracious
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shauna peaked in the 1970s and the 1980s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
29 people · the #96,655 first name in Brazil · median age 24
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Shauna
People given the name Shauna in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shauna deep dive
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