Shan
girl nameShan entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #1904 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#1904
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3324 |
| 1950s | #2925 |
| 1960s | #2483 |
| 1970s | #3344 |
| 1980s | #7625 |
| 1990s | #11330 |
| 2000s | #14741 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Shan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shan alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shan in 2025?
- Shan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shan most popular?
- Shan peaked in 1970, reaching #1904 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shan with classmates?
- Shan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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