Shu Name Popularity and Statistics
Shu 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 Shu?
Shu is spelled S-H-U. The name has 3 letters.
Shu Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 341 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shu Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1983 | Girls | 5 | #10,275 |
| 1978 | Girls | 7 | #7,649 |
When Was Shu 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.
1992 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,128
2011 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,600
1978 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #7,649
2008 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #11,037
Where Shu Ranked Highest in 1992
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 | #1,954 | 6 |