Shaunagh is a distinctive choice, ranked #3594 in 2003. Your child is likely to be the only Shaunagh in their class.
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UK Rank 2003
#3594
About the Name Shaunagh
Shaunagh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2520 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1074 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.
Shaunagh is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Shaunagh
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Shaunagh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shaunagh in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Shaunagh has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2520 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1074 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Shaunagh is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Shaunagh does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Shaunaghs in the wild.
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UK babies named Shaunagh (2003)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2520 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shaunagh
Likely around 1 other Shaunagh in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2003)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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