Unisex nameCurrently #6,393 in the USSteady
Shadow
//ˈʃæˌdoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19936 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shadow's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shadow's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shadow |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Shadow through the decades
- Shadow peaked in 1993, when 58 babies were named Shadow in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shadow has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shadow currently ranks #6,393 in the US and is holding steady.