Sho Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHO / ʃoʊ

Japanese; Chinese

Meaning

Japanese: 'to fly'; Chinese: 'victory'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japan, Sho is often used as a given name for boys and can be associated with various kanji characters that convey positive meanings. In Chinese culture, the name can signify success and triumph. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its simple yet strong phonetic quality. It is also used in various contexts, including traditional arts and modern naming trends.

Trend Summary

The name Sho has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shō

International Variants

  • Shō (Japanese)
  • Shu (Chinese)

Famous people named Sho

Fictional characters named Sho

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sho was first seen in the United States in 1923. Sho has ranked as high as #1207 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sho has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sho (2019)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19238
19825
19855
19866
19879
198812
198918
199020
199116
199212
199316
199414
199511
199610
199712
199811
19997
200015
200114
200216
200314
20045
20055
20067
20078
200810
200916
201015
20118
201211
20139
201416
201513
20169
20177
201812
201912
202110
20229
202310
20249