Shon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAWN / /ʃɔːn/Hebrew; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Irish: form of Sean
Historical & Cultural Background
Shon is a variant of the name Sean, which is of Irish origin and means 'God is gracious.' In Hebrew, the name Shon can also be interpreted as a form of the name Shimon, which has similar meanings. The name has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures. It is often used in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Shon has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in usage during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shawn
- Sean
International Variants
- Shon (Irish)
- Seán (Irish)
- Shimon (Hebrew)
Famous people named Shon
Shon Harris was a renowned cybersecurity expert and author.
Shon Greenblatt is an American actor known for his roles in various films and television series.
Shon Gables is a television news anchor and reporter.
Shon M. McGhee is a notable American entrepreneur.
Fictional characters named Shon
Shon is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy' known for his adventurous spirit.
Shon is a supporting character in the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' contributing to the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shon was first seen in the United States in 1950. Shon has ranked as high as #830 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Missouri, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Shon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shon (2018)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1950 | 9 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 8 |
1957 | 12 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 24 |
1960 | 30 |
1961 | 34 |
1962 | 25 |
1963 | 43 |
1964 | 58 |
1965 | 82 |
1966 | 92 |
1967 | 139 |
1968 | 196 |
1969 | 242 |
1970 | 281 |
1971 | 301 |
1972 | 253 |
1973 | 256 |
1974 | 257 |
1975 | 213 |
1976 | 146 |
1977 | 155 |
1978 | 106 |
1979 | 82 |
1980 | 78 |
1981 | 78 |
1982 | 69 |
1983 | 65 |
1984 | 56 |
1985 | 54 |
1986 | 71 |
1987 | 69 |
1988 | 67 |
1989 | 84 |
1990 | 79 |
1991 | 88 |
1992 | 69 |
1993 | 76 |
1994 | 82 |
1995 | 71 |
1996 | 68 |
1997 | 55 |
1998 | 44 |
1999 | 53 |
2000 | 44 |
2001 | 47 |
2002 | 47 |
2003 | 45 |
2004 | 55 |
2005 | 48 |
2006 | 46 |
2007 | 34 |
2008 | 28 |
2009 | 30 |
2010 | 26 |
2011 | 24 |
2012 | 23 |
2013 | 16 |
2014 | 24 |
2015 | 16 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 24 |
2019 | 20 |
2020 | 18 |
2021 | 12 |
2022 | 20 |
2023 | 14 |
2024 | 12 |