Shun
Pronunciation: [ sh-UHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 904 babies have been named Shun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shun is past its peak , currently ranked #31,596 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,596
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shun is also used as a girl name, ranked #62710.
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About the Name Shun
Shun is a boy name .
Is Shun a boy or girl name? Shun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,596 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,710. Shun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shun is currently ranked #31,596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shun include Shulem, Shubh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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