Shawnell
Girl nameShawnell has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1978.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
269
Peak year
1978 (16 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
92% girls / 8% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shawnell — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shawnell.
Sibling name ideas for Shawnell
Same era and popularity as Shawnell, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shawnell?
Shawnell has been given to 269 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shawnell peak?
Shawnell peaked in 1978, when 16 babies were given the name.
Is Shawnell a girl or boy name?
Shawnell is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Shawnell are girls).
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