Shan

Unisex

Shan has been given to 3,088 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1970.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,088

Peak year

1970 (105 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1944

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

28% girls / 72% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Seanboy

426,606 babies since 1925

Shawnboy

339,597 babies since 1931

Shaneboy

196,166 babies since 1933

Shaunboy

73,610 babies since 1935

Shanagirl

29,748 babies since 1937

Shayunisex

13,251 babies since 1932

Names with a similar vibe

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

Carlettagirl

3,060 babies since 1914

Mendyunisex

3,059 babies since 1954

Tamikogirl

3,043 babies since 1917

Lawanagirl

3,029 babies since 1918

Leeannegirl

3,148 babies since 1937

Keciagirl

3,148 babies since 1962

Jodeegirl

3,150 babies since 1940

Shandragirl

3,018 babies since 1945

FAQ

How popular is the name Shan?

Shan has been given to 3,088 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shan peak?

Shan peaked in 1970, when 105 babies were given the name.

Is Shan a girl or boy name?

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

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