Shawnee

Shawnee is a girl'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 7 girls in the United States.

Shawnee at a glance

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

About the name Shawnee

Shawnee 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, Shawnee first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #872 in 1992, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 3,908 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shawnee in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#872 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Shawnee in 2024
7
Total since 1880
3,908

Shawnee in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2096 in 1996
Babies named Shawnee in 2002
3
Total since 1996
25

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shawnee mean?

The meaning of Shawnee 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 Shawnee a boy or girl name?

Shawnee is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shawnee?

Shawnee comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shawnee?

Shawnee first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #872 in 1992, and 7 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].