Shown
Pronunciation: [ sh-OHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shown first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 6 babies have been named Shown in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shown is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,005 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,005
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Creative American etymology origin
"graceful song"
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About the Name Shown
Shown is a girl name .
Is Shown a boy or girl name? Shown is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,005 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,719. Shown is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shown is currently ranked #35,005 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shown include Sho, Shy, Shie, and Shokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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