Boy nameCurrently #8,837 in the USSteady
Sho
1 syllablePeak year: 19903 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sho'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.
Sho's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sho |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Sho through the decades
- Sho peaked in 1990, when 20 babies were named Sho in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Sho has risen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sho currently ranks #8,837 in the US and is holding steady.