Shon

Shon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Shon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shon

Shon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shon first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #470 in 1971, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 5,163 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shon in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#470 in 1971
Peak year
1971
Babies named Shon in 2024
12
Total since 1880
5,163

Shon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Shon in 2014
4
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shon mean?

The meaning of Shon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shon a boy or girl name?

Shon is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shon?

Shon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shon?

Shon first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #470 in 1971, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].