Shavon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shavon is an Irish name, derived from Siobhán, which means 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through historical forms like Siobhán and Shavonne. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside a rise in interest in Irish names. Though it lacks biblical roots, it is seen as a distinct and modern choice for a name.
The name Shavon is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shavon has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shavon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7089th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3658th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9147th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8038th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1392nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1202nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4848th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16017th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shavon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shavon"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈvɒn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Shavon is derived from the Irish name Siobhán, which is a feminine form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Siobhán, Shavon, Shavonne
Historical Usage
Shavon gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as Irish names became more widely embraced.
Variants & Derivatives
Siobhan, Shavonne, Shavon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shavon is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shavon McKenzie, Shavon Alston
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shavon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shavon"
"Shavon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7089th of 10718 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3658th of 16616 | 230 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9147th of 24088 | 101 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8038th of 12526 | 33 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1392nd of 19264 | 1,228 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1202nd of 27321 | 2,156 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4848th of 35406 | 435 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16017th of 30306 | 47 |
Regional Popularity of "Shavon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shavon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.46% 1159th/2937 |
31.18% 1086th/3483 |
32.89% 1157th/3518 |
39.00% 1577th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.65% 1019th/3685 |
18.32% 820th/4475 |
23.32% 1211th/5194 |
29.30% 1851st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
66.96% 3068th/4582 |
69.33% 3580th/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
70.95% 5295th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shavon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shavon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.