Shon
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHN ]
Shon is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,092 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Shon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,163 babies have been named Shon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shon is past its peak , currently ranked #7,092 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,092
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Shon
Shon is a boy name .
Is Shon a boy or girl name? Shon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,092 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,569. Shon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shon is currently ranked #7,092 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shon include Sholom, Shourya . 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)
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