UK girl's name
Shavonne
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the French "Sibylle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shavonne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shavonne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Shavonne. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shavonne ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Shavonne.
- • Shavonne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #615 in 1990.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shavonne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Shavonne mean?
The name Shavonne is a feminized version of the French masculine name Chavonne, which originated from the Old French word "chauvon" meaning "lark." This name has its roots in the medieval period and was primarily used in France and parts of Western Europe.
Shavonne is thought to have been derived from the Old French term "chauvis," which means "bald" or "hairless." This term was often used as a nickname or descriptive name for people who had lost their hair at a young age or were born with little to no hair.
While the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Shavonne is unclear, it is believed to have gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages. Some historians suggest that the name may have been used as a nickname for women who had thinning hair or experienced premature hair loss.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shavonne is found in a 14th-century French manuscript, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character in a play. However, it was not until the 16th century that the name began to gain wider recognition and usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shavonne, including Shavonne Thibodeaux (born 1961), an American actress and model known for her roles in films such as "Delta Heat" and "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise." Another famous Shavonne is Shavonne Hasfal-McBean (born 1979), a former professional basketball player who represented Jamaica in international competitions.
In the literary world, Shavonne Williams (born 1975) is a celebrated American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, race, and womanhood. Additionally, Shavonne Pitts (born 1973) is a former American sprinter and Olympian who won a gold medal in the 4x400-meter relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Lastly, Shavonne Potts (born 1976) is an American engineer and former NASA astronaut who has participated in several space shuttle missions and served as a crew member on the International Space Station.
While the name Shavonne may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark on history with their accomplishments and contributions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shavonne over time
The chart below shows babies named Shavonne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shavonne, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shavonne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shavonne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3860 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3810 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Shavonne is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shavonne. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Shavonne ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #615 in 1990.
Across the UK
Shavonne in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#615 in 1990
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Shavonne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shavonne in the UK right now?
In 2010, Shavonne was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shavonne most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Shavonne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shavonne?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the French "Sibylle".
How many people are called Shavonne in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Shavonne across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Shavonne most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shavonne ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #615 in 1990. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.