Shneur Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHNEH-oor / /ʃnɛˈʊər/Hebrew
Meaning
light; radiance
Historical & Cultural Background
Shneur is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with Jewish culture. It is commonly used among Ashkenazi Jews and has historical significance in Jewish texts. The name is sometimes linked to the concept of enlightenment and spiritual illumination.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shneur
- Shneor
International Variants
- Shneur (Hebrew)
Famous people named Shneur
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Fictional characters named Shneur
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shneur was first seen in the United States in 1977. Shneur has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Shneur has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shneur (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 21 |