100,730births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
1981Peak · South Australia
#400Scotland 2025
Shaun is a boy name family recorded 100,730 times in 13 countries since 1935. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#400 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1981, at 576.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Shaun
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun | English | 73,610 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1942 | 1978 | ▼ 72 % |
| Shaun | English | 6,311 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1359 | 1996 | ▼ 65 % |
| Shaun | English | 4,914 | 🏴 Scotland | #400 | 1991 | ▼ 52 % |
| Shaun | English | 4,542 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1981 | – |
| Shaun | English | 3,825 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1978 | – |
| Shaun | English | 2,107 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1981 | – |
Questions about Shaun
How popular is the name Shaun?
In 2025 it ranked #400 in Scotland. Official registers record 100,730 births across 13 countries.
When was Shaun most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1981, at 576.9 births per 100,000.
Is Shaun a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shaun is a boy name.