Boys name · Kentucky
Shawn in Kentucky
Shawn was the 517th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Shawn that year. Since 1954, Kentucky families have named 5,452 babies Shawn.
Popularity over time
Shawn in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 6 | 401st |
| 1966 | 45 | 108th |
| 1976 | 210 | 31st |
| 1986 | 136 | 47th |
| 1995 | 103 | 60th |
| 2005 | 54 | 111th |
| 2015 | 15 | 317th |
| 2025 | 9 | 517th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 401st in 1954 to 517th in 2025.
The most babies named Shawn in Kentucky in a single year was 231, in 1978. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Shawn reached its best rank of 8th in Montana (1970). See Shawn in every state →
How popular is Shawn in Kentucky?
Shawn was the 517th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Shawn that year. Since 1954, Kentucky families have named 5,452 babies Shawn.
How many babies are named Shawn in Kentucky?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Shawn in Kentucky. The most babies named Shawn in Kentucky in a single year was 231, in 1978.
What is the rank of Shawn in Kentucky?
Shawn ranked 517th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 1975.
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.