Shun

Boy name

Shun has been given to 939 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 1980.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

939

Peak year

1980 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1925

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Shaunboy

73,610 babies since 1935

Shonboy

5,530 babies since 1950

Shanunisex

3,088 babies since 1944

Names with a similar vibe

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

Theotisboy

939 babies since 1918

Kenricboy

939 babies since 1946

Westlyboy

941 babies since 1918

Kharyboy

933 babies since 1971

Chicoboy

951 babies since 1922

Rodriguezboy

957 babies since 1955

Kashifboy

921 babies since 1973

Gerogeboy

920 babies since 1884

FAQ

How popular is the name Shun?

Shun has been given to 939 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shun peak?

Shun peaked in 1980, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Shun a girl or boy name?

Shun is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Shun are boys).

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