Shone
boy nameShone entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #1485 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#1485
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3329 |
| 1970s | #2481 |
| 1980s | #5785 |
| 1990s | #6978 |
| 2000s | #11555 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shone are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shone alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shone in 2025?
- Shone is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shone most popular?
- Shone peaked in 1973, reaching #1485 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shone with classmates?
- Shone will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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