Holding steady.
Popularity of Shuan since 1966
Babies named Shuan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shuan is a Welsh variant of John that has never been common in the United States. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1966 and reached its peak usage in 1980, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. The trajectory has remained stable, with very few births per year. In 2025, the name had no recorded rank, indicating fewer than five births. Shuan is primarily associated with Wales and the Welsh language, reflecting the enduring popularity of the name John across cultures. While top states are not recorded due to low numbers, the name's heritage ties it to Welsh-speaking communities.
Shuan is a variant of the Welsh name Siôn, itself a form of John, which came into Welsh via the Norman French Jehan. The name John ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' In Wales, Siôn and its variants have been used for centuries, though Shuan is a less common Anglicized spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shuan
Names that share Shuan's style, for a brother or sister.
