Shadow
girl nameShadow entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #4238 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#4238
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8583 |
| 1980s | #6993 |
| 1990s | #5080 |
| 2000s | #10927 |
| 2010s | #11842 |
| 2020s | #10674 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Shadow are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shadow alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shadow in 2025?
- Shadow is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shadow most popular?
- Shadow peaked in 1994, reaching #4238 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shadow with classmates?
- Shadow will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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