Shun
Every Shun since 1925 — 939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shun
Shun is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1925, 939 American babies have been named Shun. Its peak came in 1980, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,881 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,033 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,792 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,744 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,768 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,469 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,457 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,040 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #8,013 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,574 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,039 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,437 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,212 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,349 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,865 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,484 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,565 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,449 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,504 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,672 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,097 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,756 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,535 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,582 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,571 |
| 1980 | — | — | 41 | #1,519 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,889 | 24 | #1,994 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,126 | 24 | #1,843 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,213 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,784 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Shun
- Shun Oguri Actor · b. 1982
- Shun Morishita Soccer player · b. 1986
- Shun Aso Soccer player · b. 1985
- Shun Takagi Soccer player · b. 1989
- Shun Ito Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shun in 2025?
Shun did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shun?
939 babies have been named Shun in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shun most popular?
Shun peaked in 1980, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Shun a boy or girl name?
Shun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shun rising or falling?
Shun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shun?
Well-known people named Shun include Shun Oguri (actor), Shun Morishita (soccer player), Shun Aso (soccer player).