Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Shun
//ˈʃən//
1 syllablePeak year: 19804 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shun'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.
Shun's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shun |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Shun through the decades
- Shun peaked in 1980, when 41 babies were named Shun in the US.
- The 1970s were Shun's strongest decade, averaging 30 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Shun has fallen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.