1,406births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2001Peak · Belgium
#4076France 2025
Shun is a boy name family recorded 1,406 times in 4 countries since 1925. It ranks highest today in France (#4076 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2001, at 5.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shun
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shun | French | 939 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1973 | – |
| Shun | French | 450 | 🇫🇷 France | #4076 | 2012 | ▼ 58 % |
| Shun | French | 12 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1953 | – |
| Shun | French | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2001 | – |
Questions about Shun
How popular is the name Shun?
In 2025 it ranked #4076 in France. Official registers record 1,406 births across 4 countries.
When was Shun most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2001, at 5.1 births per 100,000.
Is Shun a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shun is a boy name.