How old is someone named Shon?
The average Shon is 45 years old.
Half of all living Shons are between 35 and 56.
When was Shon popular?
Shon rose fast and peaked in 1971, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Shons were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1971 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 115 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 1,109 | 930 |
| 1970s | 2,189 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 702 | 660 |
| 1990s | 697 | 670 |
| 2000s | 424 | 420 |
| 2010s | 209 | 210 |
| 2020s | 85 | under 100 |
How many Shons are still alive?
About 5,000 Shons are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 5,500 babies named Shon since 1950.
Nearly every Shon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shon?
More than half of living Shons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 6%
- Gen X 55%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 13%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Shon an old name?
Somewhat. Shon is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Shon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 94% of living Shons are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 57 and the men 44.
Names the same age as Shon
NAME TWIN
Shon's name twin is Lashawn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lashawn's age curve is the closest match to Shon's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Shon
How old is the average Shon?
The average Shon in the US is 45 years old. The median is 51, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shon?
About 5,000 Shons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,500 babies given the name since 1950.
When was the name Shon most popular?
In 1971, when about 330 baby boys were named Shon.
Is Shon a Gen X name?
Yes. About 55% of living Shons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this