How popular is the name Shun in 2025?

Shun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Shun most popular?

Shun peaked in 1973, reaching #1312 among US boy names.

Shun will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Shun entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #1312 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1312

peak (1973)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 900 people named Shun are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Shun alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Shun in 2025?: Shun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Shun most popular?: Shun peaked in 1973, reaching #1312 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Shun with classmates?: Shun will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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