Shunn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shunn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 16 babies have been named Shunn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shunn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,570 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,570
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"lover of the moor, dweller of the fens"
#28,426 in US
Latin caput origin
"head, leader, chief"
#28,384 in US
Old Norse origin
"river mouth, estuary"
#28,548 in US
Latin origin
"artisan, worker in hard materials"
#28,599 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. ..."
#28,594 in US
Modern English origin
"rapid strike"
#28,692 in US
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About the Name Shunn
Shunn is a boy name .
Shunn is currently ranked #28,570 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shunn include Shu, Shy, and Shuie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis