Shin
Pronunciation: [ sh-IHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 12 babies have been named Shin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,499 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,499
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shin is also used as a boy name, ranked #26595.
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About the Name Shin
Shin is a girl name .
Is Shin a boy or girl name? Shin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,499 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,595. Shin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shin is currently ranked #35,499 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shin include Shiloh, Shirley, Shira, Shia, Shifra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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