Masculine dossier · first seen 1950
Shon
Endangered
Down 97% from peak
Peak era
1971
Peak births
301
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shon
How many people are named Shon?
An estimated 4,727 living Americans are named Shon.
How rare is Shon?
Shon is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Shon?
The median age of a living American named Shon is approximately 50 years, with most bearers falling between 34 and 55 years old.
Is Shon still popular?
No. Shon is endangered as a baby name, down 97% from its 1971 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Where is Shon most common?
Shon has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 2.1× more often than the national baseline.
1950Peak 19712025
Peak year
1971
Decline from peak
97%
2025
9
All-time
5,172