Boys name · California
Shawn in California
In SSA data for California, 26,499 babies are named Shawn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #698 most popular boys name, with 40 born.
Popularity over time
Shawn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | #714 |
| 1957 | 88 | #242 |
| 1969 | 882 | #38 |
| 1980 | 601 | #68 |
| 1991 | 427 | #142 |
| 2002 | 235 | #203 |
| 2014 | 111 | #356 |
| 2025 | 40 | #698 |
Shawn had its most births in California in 1970, when 1,038 babies were given the name. Shawn's highest rank in California was #32, set in 1971.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #32 in 1971 to #836 in 1947, starting at #714 in 1943 and ending at #698 in 2025.
Nationally, Shawn's strongest state was Montana, where it hit #8 in 1970. See Shawn in every state →
How popular is Shawn in California?
In SSA data for California, 26,499 babies are named Shawn across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #698 most popular boys name, with 40 born.
How many babies are named Shawn in California?
40 Shawn babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Shawn in California?
In 2025, Shawn sat at #698 on the boys list for California.
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.