Shawnee

Girl name

Shawnee has been given to 4,029 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It peaked in 1992.

Meaning & origin

Ultimately from Shawnee Shawanwa (“Shawnee”) or shawanoki (“southerners”), a hypothetical intermediary term is sometimes supposed to have facilitated the entry into English, such as Munsee sawanow.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,029

Peak year

1992 (233 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1943

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

97% girls / 3% boys

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shawnee?

Shawnee has been given to 4,029 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shawnee peak?

Shawnee peaked in 1992, when 233 babies were given the name.

Is Shawnee a girl or boy name?

Shawnee is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Shawnee are girls).

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