UK girl's name
Shavon
A feminine name of French origin meaning "little blonde one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shavon is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shavon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shavon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shavon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shavon ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Shavon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shavon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shavon mean?
The name Shavon is a variant of the name Sharon, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Sharon is derived from the Hebrew word "שָׁרוֹן" (Sharon), which refers to a fertile plain located between the mountains of central Israel and the Mediterranean coast.
In ancient times, the Sharon Plain was renowned for its lush vegetation and abundant flora, making it a symbol of fertility and natural beauty. The name Sharon was often associated with these qualities and was considered a desirable name for girls.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Sharon can be traced back to the Bible, where it is mentioned as a geographical location. In the Book of Isaiah, the prophet refers to the "glory of Sharon" (Isaiah 35:2), a reference to the plain's natural splendor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sharon or its variants. One of the earliest examples is Sharon, the daughter of King David in the Old Testament. Another notable Sharon is Sharon Olds, an American poet born in 1942, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2013.
The variant spelling Shavon likely emerged as a creative adaptation of the name Sharon. While its exact origin is unclear, it may have been influenced by other names or cultural traditions.
One prominent individual with the name Shavon is Shavon Shields, an American professional basketball player born in 1994. Shavon Shields played college basketball for the University of Nebraska and was selected in the 2016 NBA draft by the Kansas City Wizards (now known as the Washington Wizards).
Another notable Shavon is Shavon Sampson, an American actress and singer born in 1984. She is best known for her role as Felicia Jones in the television series The Parkers.
Shavon Evers is a former professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1989. She played collegiately for the University of Texas at El Paso and had a brief professional career in Europe.
Shavon Bethel is an American singer and songwriter born in 1991. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality singing competition The Voice in 2013.
Shavon Buckingham is a British actress and model born in 1987. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the crime drama series Peaky Blinders.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shavon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shavon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shavon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shavon in the UK right now?
In 2001, Shavon was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shavon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Shavon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shavon?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "little blonde one".
How many people are called Shavon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shavon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.