Boys name · California
Shawn in California
Shawn was the 698th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 40 babies named Shawn that year. Since 1943, California families have named 26,499 babies Shawn.
Popularity over time
Shawn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | 714th |
| 1957 | 88 | 242nd |
| 1969 | 882 | 38th |
| 1980 | 601 | 68th |
| 1991 | 427 | 142nd |
| 2002 | 235 | 203rd |
| 2014 | 111 | 356th |
| 2025 | 40 | 698th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 714th in 1943 to 698th in 2025.
The most babies named Shawn in California in a single year was 1,038, in 1970. Its best showing was 32nd among boys names in 1971.
Across the country, Shawn reached its best rank of 8th in Montana (1970). See Shawn in every state →
How popular is Shawn in California?
Shawn was the 698th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 40 babies named Shawn that year. Since 1943, California families have named 26,499 babies Shawn.
How many babies are named Shawn in California?
In 2025, 40 babies were named Shawn in California. The most babies named Shawn in California in a single year was 1,038, in 1970.
What is the rank of Shawn in California?
Shawn ranked 698th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among boys names in 1971.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.