Shon
girl nameShon entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #2246 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#2246
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5165 |
| 1960s | #3315 |
| 1970s | #3953 |
| 1980s | #9753 |
| 1990s | #12053 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shon alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shon in 2025?
- Shon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shon most popular?
- Shon peaked in 1968, reaching #2246 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shon with classmates?
- Shon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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