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
#5591
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 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 Shawna
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shawna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shawna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Shawna is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 116 places over the last five years to #5591 in 2019. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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.
3
UK babies named Shawna (2019)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 116 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shawna
Likely around 1 other Shawna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2019)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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