Shan

Pronunciation: [ sh-AN ]

Shan is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,000 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Shan is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AN.

Parents who love the name Shan often also consider Shakeem, Saveliy, Dazir .

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Historical Record

Shan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.

Over 2,219 babies have been named Shan in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Shan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,000 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#12,000
Current Rank
Peaked 1969 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,000
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Shane #602 Shawn #639 Shai #1087 Shaya #1453 Shaun #1568 Shay #1707 Shalom #1723 Shayan #1749

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Shan is also used as a girl name, ranked #65786.

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Shakeem Boy Arabic Saveliy Boy Greek via Russian Dazir Boy Arabic Baird Boy Scottish Gaelic Tan Boy Vietnamese Mccall Boy Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shan

Is Shan a boy or girl name?
Shan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12000. As a girl name, it is ranked #65786. Shan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Shan?
Shan is pronounced sh-AN.
How popular is the name Shan?
Shan is currently ranked #12000 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Shan a common or rare name?
Shan is an uncommon name, ranked #12000 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Shan?
Shan pairs well with Shakeem, Saveliy, Dazir, Baird in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Shan?
Related spellings include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya.

About the Name Shan

Shan is a boy name .

Is Shan a boy or girl name? Shan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,000 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,786. Shan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shan is currently ranked #12,000 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Shan include Shane, Shawn, Shai, Shaya, Shaun . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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