Shin Name Popularity and Statistics
Shin is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shin?
Shin is spelled S-H-I-N. The name has 4 letters.
Shin Popularity in 2019
Rank#12,145
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 11 places to #12,145 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2018.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2019. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2000 | Boys | 6 | #9,112 |
| 1999 | Boys | 7 | #7,874 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
| 1995 | Boys | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1994 | Boys | 8 | #6,372 |
| 1991 | Girls | 6 | #11,509 |
| 1990 | Boys | 6 | #7,178 |
| 1985 | Girls | 6 | #9,307 |
| 1985 | Boys | 6 | #5,785 |
| 1983 | Boys | 6 | #5,484 |
| 1978 | Boys | 7 | #4,554 |
When Was Shin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,372
2013 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,655
2011 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,600
1999 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #7,874
Where Shin Ranked Highest in 1978
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,333 | 5 |