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Shun

Shun is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shun?

Recorded births named Shun by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	939 births
England & Wales since 1996	17 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.

Shun's popularity over time

Babies named Shun per year — United States (1925–2023). United States peaked in 1980 (41/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2009 (4/yr).

When was Shun popular?

Shun reached its peak in 1980, when it was the #3756 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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