Shawna

Meaning of Shawna

Shawna is the feminine form of Sean, which is the Irish version of John. It means "God is gracious."

Shawna has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shawna

After ranking as high as #692 in 2000, Shawna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shawna

• Shawna Waldron
  Actress, Home Alone movie
• Shawna Robinson
  NASCAR driver
• Shawna Trpcic
  Costume designer
• Shawna Pandya
  Canadian physician and astronaut
• Shawna Forde
  Controversial vigilante leader

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Questions about the name Shawna

What does the name Shawna mean?

Shawna means shawna is the feminine form of sean, which is the irish version of john. it means "god is gracious.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Shawna a boy's or a girl's name?

Shawna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shawna?

Shawna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shawna most popular?

Shawna peaked at #692 in 2000.