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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shemuel|Shenandoah
ChineseBoy→ Stable

Shen

SHEN · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9697 in 2022

Peak: #9697 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9697 in 2022

Peak: #9697 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152022

Rank #9697 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shen scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ChineseMandarinSpiritualModernOne-syllableShort NameEast AsianMeaningfulContemporary
Character
spiritual depthinner peacedivine connectionmental clarityhidden wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Shen is a Chinese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shen at a Glance
Meaning:Spirit or divine essence. Can mean 'deep' or 'profound' depending on the character used. A spiritually significant name in Chinese tradition.
Language root:Mandarin Chinese
Peak rank:#9697 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShenChenShanShawn◈Shane◈Shin
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shen · Overview
Summary

Shen is a Chinese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Shen carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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