Shaw: how popular and famous is this name?

Curious to know how many people were given the name Shaw in 2022 in the USA and how popular was Shaw in the past? In this page you will discover the popularity rank of the name Shaw over the years and how many boys were named Shaw in the past 124 years. Also you will find a list of famous people and celebrities named Shaw across different areas such as Entertainment (Actors, Directors, Singers), Sports, Business, Literature, Politics, Science, Arts, Technology and Journalism.

How popular is the name Shaw?

According to the 2022 US Census Data, the name Shaw holds the 3433rd position in popularity among boy names. This means that out of 45946 names, Shaw is ranked as the 3433rd most popular. In 2022, a total of 34 baby boys in the USA were named Shaw.

📋 When was the name Shaw most popular and famous in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Shaw reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1974. During that year, Shaw ranked #3407 out of 45946 names. It is noteworthy that Shaw has never reached the top 100 most popular names.

📋 When was the name Shaw least popular in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Shaw was at its least popular and relatively rare in the United States in 1921. During that year, Shaw ranked #26490 in popularity, indicating that out of 45946 names, only 0 boys were given the name Shaw.

📋 When were there more babies named Shaw in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the highest number of babies named Shaw was 2020.

📋 When were there fewer babies named Shaw in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the fewest babies named Shaw was 1963.

📋 Is Shaw predominantly a boy or girl name ?

Shaw is predominantly a boy name, with 96.1% of Shaws being boys and 3.9% of Shaws being girls.

📋 How many Shaws have there been in the USA?

From 1900 to 2022, there have been 1320 people named Shaw in the USA, comprising 1269 boys and 51 girls.

📋 When was Shaw first recorded as a name in the USA?

Shaw was first recorded as a boy's name in 1914 and as a girl's name in 1969.

📋 When did the usage of the name Shaw's experience the most significant increase over the past 124 years?

Shaw's saw its most substantial increase in 1985 when 22 babies were named Shaw, marking an 144% increase compared to the previous year.

📋 When did the usage of the name Shaw experience the most significant decrease over the past 124 years?

Shaw's usage decreased the most in 1915 when 0 babies were named Shaw, reflecting a --100% decrease compared to the previous year.

Interesting facts about the name Shaw

📕 What is the meaning and origin of the name Shaw?

Shaw means wood

📕 What are name variants for the name Shaw?

Shaw's variants and other similar names include: Shad, Shan, Shawn, Shaq, Thaw

📕 How to pronounce Shaw?

Shaw' pronunciation is \shaw\

📕 What are other popular names that start with S?

Other popular names that start with S include: Sophia, Sebastian, Scarlett, Samuel, Stella, Santiago, Sophie, Sadie, Silas, Sawyer.
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