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Shadow

Shadow is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shadow?

Recorded births named Shadow by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,104 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shadow's popularity over time

Babies named Shadow per year — United States (1974–2025). United States peaked in 1993 (58/yr).

When was Shadow popular?

Shadow reached its peak in 1993, when it was the #3726 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

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