Shon Unisex

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19509
19536
19549
195510
19568
195712
19589
195924
196030
196134
196225
196343
196458
196582
196692
1967139
1968196
1969242
1970281
1971301
1972253
1973256
1974257
1975213
1976146
1977155
1978106
197982
198078
198178
198269
198365
198456
198554
198671
198769
198867
198984
199079
199188
199269
199376
199482
199571
199668
199755
199844
199953
200044
200147
200247
200345
200455
200548
200646
200734
200828
200930
201026
201124
201223
201316
201424
201516
201615
201721
201824
201920
202018
202112
202220
202314
202412