NAME PROFILE
Shon
Shon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'shining' or 'radiant.' It carries a sense of brightness and positivity, often associated with someone who brings joy and light to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,530 |
| Gender | Male (45% / 55%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1960 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 25%OH — 15%NY — 13%MO — 10%
Notable People
Shon Greenblatt (Actor, *The Shawshank Redemption*) · Shonali Nagrani (Television presenter and model) · Shon Gables (News anchor and journalist)
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