Shawna
Meaning
a modern feminine form of Shawn, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shawna peaked in the 1970s and the 1990s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Shawna
People given the name Shawna in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 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 Shawna deep dive
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