Shan
Shan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Shan is an English phonetic spelling of the Irish name Seán, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name John. It also exists independently in Chinese and other cultures with distinct meanings. In the United States, Shan has seen modest historically steady usage as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,224 babies in the United States have been named Shan since 1880. It ranks #2740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.9 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 540 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 362 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Shan
- Shan Foster: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- While commonly an Anglicization of Irish Seán, Shan is also a distinct Chinese name and word meaning mountain.