Shadow

Unisex

Shadow has been given to 1,104 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1993.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,104

Peak year

1993 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

44% girls / 56% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shadow.

1,104 babies since 1948

1,105 babies since 1972

1,102 babies since 1971

1,107 babies since 1969

1,101 babies since 1979

1,100 babies since 1984

1,109 babies since 1946

1,098 babies since 1980

How popular is the name Shadow?

Shadow has been given to 1,104 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shadow peak?

Shadow peaked in 1993, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Shadow a girl or boy name?

Shadow is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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