Shaw

Boy name

Shaw has been given to 1,398 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 81,337 boys was named Shaw.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,398

Peak year

2016 (39 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

4% girls / 96% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shaw — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shawnboy

339,597 babies since 1931

Shayunisex

13,251 babies since 1932

Shaeunisex

7,694 babies since 1951

Shadboy

4,831 babies since 1940

Shaiunisex

4,340 babies since 1968

Shanunisex

3,088 babies since 1944

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaw.

Ioannisboy

1,400 babies since 1964

Itzaeunisex

1,396 babies since 2011

Braylanboy

1,393 babies since 1990

Amariiunisex

1,393 babies since 1998

Docboy

1,391 babies since 1880

Karmeloboy

1,391 babies since 2003

Calinboy

1,390 babies since 1960

Barretboy

1,389 babies since 1960

FAQ

How popular is the name Shaw?

Shaw has been given to 1,398 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaw peak?

Shaw peaked in 2016, when 39 babies were given the name.

Is Shaw a girl or boy name?

Shaw is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Shaw are boys).

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