Shun: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A swift name meaning speed and talented quickness.
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #8742
- Peak
- #1327 in 1973
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Shun Means
Shun is a boy name of Japanese origin. A swift name meaning speed and talented quickness.
How Popular Shun Is
Shun currently ranks #8742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1327 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Shun
- Shun is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Shun is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.
Names Like Shun
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Shun
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shun.
Questions About Shun
What does Shun mean?
Shun is a boy name of Japanese origin. A swift name meaning speed and talented quickness.
How popular is Shun?
Shun currently ranks #8742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1327 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Shun come from?
Shun comes from Japanese roots. Shun is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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