Sho
boy name#8910 in 2025Sho entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #3058 in 1990, ranks #8910 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
#8910
rank today
#3058
peak (1990)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3175 |
| 1980s | #5088 |
| 1990s | #4833 |
| 2000s | #7307 |
| 2010s | #7281 |
| 2020s | #8169 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sho has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Sho are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sho alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sho in 2025?
- Sho ranks #8910 among US boy names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sho most popular?
- Sho peaked in 1990, reaching #3058 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sho with classmates?
- Sho will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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