Shaw
boy name#4707 in 2025Shaw entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1692 in 1974, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#4707
rank today
#1692
peak (1974)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2915 |
| 1920s | #3909 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1950s | #3797 |
| 1960s | #3207 |
| 1970s | #2257 |
| 1980s | #2907 |
| 1990s | #3594 |
| 2000s | #4450 |
| 2010s | #3819 |
| 2020s | #3818 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shaw has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Shaw are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaw alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaw in 2025?
- Shaw ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shaw most popular?
- Shaw peaked in 1974, reaching #1692 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shaw with classmates?
- Shaw will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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