How old is someone named Shaun?
The average Shaun is 41 years old.
Half of all living Shauns are between 34 and 48.
When was Shaun popular?
Shaun was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1978, and dropped away. That's why most Shauns are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 255 | 120 |
| 1950s | 1,655 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 6,505 | 5,400 |
| 1970s | 20,118 | 18,000 |
| 1980s | 24,941 | 23,000 |
| 1990s | 8,890 | 8,600 |
| 2000s | 7,147 | 7,000 |
| 2010s | 3,268 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 768 | 760 |
How many Shauns are still alive?
About 68,000 Shauns are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 74,000 babies named Shaun since 1935.
Nearly every Shaun ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shaun?
About two in five living Shauns are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 38%
- Millennial 39%
- Gen Z 15%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Shaun an old name?
Somewhat. Shaun is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Shaun will be 65 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Shaun a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.8% of living Shauns are men.
Names the same age as Shaun
NAME TWIN
Shaun's name twin is Shanna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shanna's age curve is the closest match to Shaun's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Shaun
How old is the average Shaun?
The average Shaun in the US is 41 years old. The median is 44, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shaun?
About 68,000 Shauns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 74,000 babies given the name since 1935.
When was the name Shaun most popular?
In 1978, when about 6,200 baby boys were named Shaun.
Is Shaun a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 39% of living Shauns, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this