Name meaning & stats
Shawn
Shawn means “God is gracious”. 339,533 US babies since 1940, peak 1971. Notable Shawns are 2.5× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“God is gracious”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1971
339,533 US babies were named Shawn between 1940 and 2025.
Where Shawns end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.8× | High · 50 people |
| Basketball player | 2.0× | High · 47 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.5× | High · 34 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 27 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Shawns show up 2.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Shawn has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Shawn is the main spelling
- Shawn 100%
- Shawon <1%
- Shawnn <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1971)