Masculine dossier · first seen 1944
Shan
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1969
Peak era
1969
Peak births
73
Current vitality
Below reporting floor
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shan
How many people are named Shan?
An estimated 2,045 living Americans are named Shan.
How rare is Shan?
Shan fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Shan?
The median age of a living American named Shan is approximately 40 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 54 years old.
Is Shan still popular?
Not especially. Shan has been declining since its 1969 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
1944Peak 19692025
Peak year
1969
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,224