Shan
- Pronunciation
- [Shan]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Coral
- Origin
- Chinese
Shan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 864 baby girls have been named Shan. The name peaked in 1970 with 45 US births that year (rank #1929).
Top States for Shan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shan births are: California (28), Texas (27), Washington (10).
Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Shan
If you like Shan's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →
4-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shan's exact length and starting letter: Saad, Saba, Safa, Sage, Sakr.
Quick Facts About Shan
Variant Forms
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Compare Shan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shan against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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