Total births
104
Girls' name · since 1974
Shadawn
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 104 babies named Shadawn, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 104
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
104 girls have been named Shadawn since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shadawn recorded 104 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1993.
- 104 total births
- 1974–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
104 girls have been named Shadawn since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 104
- total births
- 1974–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Shadawn was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
13 babies were named Shadawn in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Shadawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shadawn splits its recorded history at 1986: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shadawn at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shadawn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1993
- Peak year (1990)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Shadawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shadawn's strongest decade.
54 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Shadawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 54 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shadawn? ▼
Shadawn has been given to 104 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 13 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Shadawn most popular? ▼
Shadawn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 54 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Shadawn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shadawn since 1974 -- 20 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Shadawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shadawn's data
- Shadawn's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (54 total births) through the 1990s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shadawn
Nearby Names Like Shadawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shadawn
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shadawn side by side: Shadawn vs Sharon Shadawn vs Shannon Shadawn vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shadawn: Baby Name Since 1974 - 104 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shadawn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shadawn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.