Jan Shaughnessy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Shaughnessy — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Shaughnessy is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Shaughnessy: Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football . Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Shaughnessy

English

Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Jan Shaughnessy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Shaughnessy:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shaughnessy?
The surname Shaughnessy originates from English. Shaughnessy, Alberta, a village in Canada Shaughnessy, Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia Shaughnessy Elementary School, a school in the Vancouver School Board school district in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Shaughnessy playoff system, a postseason tournament format People with the surname Alfred James Shaughnessy (1916–2005), English scriptwriter and producer, also known as "Freddy Shaughnessy" Brenda Shaughnessy (born 1970), American poet Charles Shaughnessy (born 1955), English television, theatre and film actor Clark Shaughnessy (1892–1970), American Football .
How common is the surname Shaughnessy?
The surname Shaughnessy is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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