Shown
boy nameShown entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #2973 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#2973
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3885 |
| 1970s | #4126 |
| 1990s | #8459 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shown are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shown alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shown in 2025?
- Shown is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shown most popular?
- Shown peaked in 1971, reaching #2973 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shown with classmates?
- Shown will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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