Shaun

Shaun is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 110 boys in the United States.

Shaun at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shaun

Shaun belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shaun first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 1978, and in 2024 110 babies received the name — 70,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shaun in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#52 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Shaun in 2024
110
Total since 1880
70,398

Shaun in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#76 in 1996
Babies named Shaun in 2025
20
Total since 1996
6,311

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shaun mean?

The meaning of Shaun is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shaun a boy or girl name?

Shaun is a boy name. In 2024, 110 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shaun?

Shaun comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shaun?

Shaun first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 1978, and 110 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].