Shon
Every Shon since 1950 — 5,530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shon
Shon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,814 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 5,530 American babies have been named Shon — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 329 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,814 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,203 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,462 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,992 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,033 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,198 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,937 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,330 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,722 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,011 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,242 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,616 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,198 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,623 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,812 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,298 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46 | #2,617 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48 | #2,425 |
| 2004 | — | — | 55 | #2,156 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45 | #2,388 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47 | #2,245 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47 | #2,213 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44 | #2,250 |
| 1995 | — | — | 71 | #1,414 |
| 1990 | — | — | 79 | #1,250 |
| 1985 | — | — | 54 | #1,317 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,186 | 78 | #1,030 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,617 | 213 | #553 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,190 | 281 | #484 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,244 | 82 | #819 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,732 | 30 | #1,479 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,732 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,749 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shon in 2025?
Shon ranked #8,814 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shon?
5,530 babies have been named Shon in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shon most popular?
Shon peaked in 1971, when 329 newborns received the name.
Is Shon a boy or girl name?
Shon is used for both: about 6% of babies named Shon have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Shon rising or falling?
Shon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.