Shawne is a unisex given name of Native American origin, derived from the Shawnee tribe's self-denomination 'Sha-wi-nuh,' meaning 'southerners.' It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
The name Shawne experienced peaks of popularity in the late 1960s to early 1970s with over 20 births per year occurring between 1970 and 1975. However, it declined significantly thereafter, with less than 10 births recorded each year from 1981 onwards. The name's popularity has remained relatively stable in recent years, with around 5-8 births per year since 2000. Overall, the name Shawne has been given to a total of 429 babies over the years.