Shaw
- Pronunciation
- [Shaw]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Terse
- Origin
- Scottish
Shaw Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,315 baby boys have been named Shaw. The name peaked in 2020 with 39 US births that year (rank #3021). In 2024, ranked #4289 nationally — 1,268 places below its 2020 peak.
Top States for Shaw
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shaw births are: California (26), New York (5).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Shaw
If you like Shaw's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shaw's exact length and starting letter: Saad, Saba, Safa, Sage, Sakr.
Quick Facts About Shaw
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Compare Shaw to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shaw against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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