Gracious
Shaune is a phonetic variant of Sean, which is the Irish form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying that God has been merciful or gracious. While less common than its counterparts, it retains a soft, mid-century appeal.
Less common today
Shaune isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,322 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
