Shan
Pronunciation: [ sh-AN ]
Shan is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,786 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 813 babies have been named Shan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,786 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,786
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shan
Shan is a girl name .
Is Shan a boy or girl name? Shan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,786 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,000. Shan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shan is currently ranked #65,786 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shan include Shay, Sharon, Shayla, Shannon, Shai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis