Southern people
Derived from the Algonquian word 'shawan' meaning south, this name refers to the Shawnee people, an Indigenous tribe of the Eastern Woodlands. It was adopted as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, often to honor Native American heritage or as a place-name inspired choice.
Less common today
Shawnee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #868 in 1992.
American actress known for the Saw film franchise
American actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
