Shon
Boy name · American · German · Hebrew · Irish
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Sean
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #469 in 1971
9 babies were named Shon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,202 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shon, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShon first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #469. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShon was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendShon has slipped 3,202 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningShon is an English form of Sean, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to American, German and Hebrew roots.
About the name Shon
Shon is a boy name of American, German and Hebrew origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-hon”. US birth records list Shon for boys from 1950 to 2025, in 74 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #469 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:American namesGerman namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 1960s | 52 | 19,399 boys |
| 1970s | 124 | 8,053 boys |
| 1980s | 37 | 26,717 boys |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,514 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 46,970 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 90,009 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,704 boys |
Other spellings of Shon
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
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- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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Questions about the name Shon
What does the name Shon mean?
Shon means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Sean.
What is the origin of the name Shon?
Shon has American, German, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Shon a boy or girl name?
Shon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shon?
Shon ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#469).