1,426births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2002Peak · England & Wales
#4707United States 2025
Shaw is a boy name family recorded 1,426 times in 2 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4707 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2002, at 1.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shaw
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | English | 1,398 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4707 | 2020 | ▼ 17 % |
| Shaw | English | 28 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Shaw
How popular is the name Shaw?
In 2025 it ranked #4707 in the United States. Official registers record 1,426 births across 2 countries.
When was Shaw most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2002, at 1.7 births per 100,000.
Is Shaw a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shaw is a boy name.