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Shawnie

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Shawnie: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1997.

Shawnie is a modern, primarily Scottish and Irish feminine name, a variant of Shawna or Shauna, which themselves derive from the Gaelic Seán, the Irish form of John. The name ultimately carries the Hebrew meaning "God is gracious." While there are no widely famous historical bearers of Shawnie itself, its root name Seán has been borne by figures such as Irish folk singer Seán Ó Riada and Scotland's former First Minister Jack McConnell (whose birth name is John, but the connection stands). Placewise, the related name Shawn appears in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, though this is indirectly linked. As a further note, Shawnie saw modest use in Scotland from the 1980s onward, often chosen for its softer, modern feel compared to the more traditional Shauna.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19975 babies
Latest (1997)
#4835 babies
Total births
9since 1994
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1997 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).