Will my child share the name Shawna with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shawna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shawna in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shawna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shawna is rising: up 139 places since 2015, to #5,591 in 2019. Its best recorded position was #1,107 in 1999.

Is Shawna a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shawna 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.

Is Shawna a popular baby name in the United States?

Shawna does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shawna

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Shawna is a distinctive choice, ranked #5591 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Shawna in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

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About the Name Shawna

Shawna is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 116 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1107 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Shawna is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shawna in their class.