Shon
Boy nameShon has been given to 5,530 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1971.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,530
Peak year
1971 (329 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
▼ -44%
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Rank through the decades
Shon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #553 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shon?
Shon has been given to 5,530 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shon peak?
Shon peaked in 1971, when 329 babies were given the name.
Is Shon a girl or boy name?
Shon is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Shon are boys).
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