Girl
Shauna
God is gracious
About Shauna
Shauna blends familiar comfort with distinctive character—a name recognized across generations yet never commonplace.
The balanced two-syllable structure creates a rhythmic stability, flowing naturally in conversation while standing clear on attendance sheets and professional directories.
This name carries a subtle strength through its consonant framing, while the central vowel sounds add a feminine quality without excessive softness.
Shauna offers remarkable versatility, complementing various personality types from the athletically competitive to the academically focused, the creatively expressive to the analytically precise.
The name's unpretentious clarity means your daughter won't face the frustration of constant corrections or explanations.
With its established history yet moderate usage, Shauna allows your daughter to enjoy name recognition without sacrificing individuality.
The name's phonetic straightforwardness travels well across linguistic boundaries, an increasingly valuable quality in our connected world.
Popularity of the Name Shauna
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #690 | ||||
| 1950 | #774 | ||||
| 1951 | #1000 | ||||
| 1952 | #844 | ||||
| 1953 | #663 | ||||
| 1954 | #526 | ||||
| 1955 | #539 | ||||
| 1956 | #662 | ||||
| 1957 | #713 | ||||
| 1958 | #803 | ||||
| 1959 | #667 | ||||
| 1960 | #716 | ||||
| 1961 | #679 | ||||
| 1962 | #676 | ||||
| 1963 | #545 | ||||
| 1964 | #539 | ||||
| 1965 | #536 | ||||
| 1966 | #430 | #445 | |||
| 1967 | #466 | #225 | |||
| 1968 | #453 | #355 | |||
| 1969 | #389 | #282 | |||
| 1970 | #337 | #241 | |||
| 1971 | #369 | #461 | |||
| 1972 | #366 | #274 | |||
| 1973 | #393 | #269 | |||
| 1974 | #323 | #320 | |||
| 1975 | #347 | #272 | |||
| 1976 | #381 | #258 | |||
| 1977 | #253 | #234 | |||
| 1978 | #202 | #220 | |||
| 1979 | #189 | #225 | |||
| 1980 | #224 | #196 | |||
| 1981 | #266 | #216 | |||
| 1982 | #256 | #178 | |||
| 1983 | #272 | #136 | |||
| 1984 | #257 | #123 | |||
| 1985 | #294 | #133 | |||
| 1986 | #319 | #128 | |||
| 1987 | #313 | #101 | |||
| 1988 | #358 | #107 | |||
| 1989 | #434 | #102 | |||
| 1990 | #364 | #30 | |||
| 1991 | #454 | #17 | #255 | ||
| 1992 | #458 | #8 | #293 | ||
| 1993 | #556 | #6 | #268 | ||
| 1994 | #651 | #7 | #377 | ||
| 1995 | #666 | #10 | #405 | ||
| 1996 | #638 | #13 | #425 | ||
| 1997 | #739 | #133 | #15 | #392 | |
| 1998 | #870 | #135 | #14 | #362 | |
| 1999 | #901 | #152 | #15 | #656 | |
| 2000 | #115 | #16 | #483 | ||
| 2001 | #158 | #307 | #17 | #644 | |
| 2002 | #158 | #22 | |||
| 2003 | #229 | #26 | #848 | ||
| 2004 | #278 | #32 | |||
| 2005 | #357 | #38 | |||
| 2006 | #451 | #39 | |||
| 2007 | #629 | #50 | |||
| 2008 | #635 | #70 | |||
| 2009 | #829 | #81 | |||
| 2010 | #87 | ||||
| 2011 | #93 | ||||
| 2012 | #111 | ||||
| 2013 | #128 | ||||
| 2014 | #146 | ||||
| 2015 | #142 | ||||
| 2016 | #165 | ||||
| 2017 | #256 | ||||
| 2018 | #275 | ||||
| 2019 | #211 | ||||
| 2020 | #220 | ||||
| 2021 | #284 | ||||
| 2022 | #489 | ||||
| 2023 | #386 | ||||
| 2024 | #695 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Shauna
Names Similar to Shauna
Nicknames for Shauna
- Shay
- Shawnie
- Shani
- Auna
- Shawn
