Sho
Every Sho since 1923 — 461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sho
Sho is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,582 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 461 American babies have been named Sho. Its peak came in 1990, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sho stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sho year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,582 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,879 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,170 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,876 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,074 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,109 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,059 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,600 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,702 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,622 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,677 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,660 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,469 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,468 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,994 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,765 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,212 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,637 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,058 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,146 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,502 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,876 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,354 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,004 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,452 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,150 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,433 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sho
- Sho Kosugi Actor · b. 1948
- Sho Sakurai Singer · b. 1982
- Sho Sasaki Soccer player · b. 1989
- Sho Naruoka Soccer player · b. 1984
- Sho Kitano Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sho in 2025?
Sho ranked #9,582 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sho?
461 babies have been named Sho in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sho most popular?
Sho peaked in 1990, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Sho a boy or girl name?
Sho is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sho rising or falling?
Sho is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sho?
Well-known people named Sho include Sho Kosugi (actor), Sho Sakurai (singer), Sho Sasaki (soccer player).