Shen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Shen means 'spirit' or 'god' in Chinese.
Meaning of the Name Shen
Shen is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Chinese word 'shén', which means 'spirit' or 'god'. Shen is often associated with the concept of divine power and energy. In Chinese culture, it is believed that everyone has a 'shen' or spiritual presence. The name Shen reflects the spiritual and mystical nature of Chinese culture.
Popularity of the Name Shen
The popularity for the name Shen peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 8 births, which ranked number 20,096 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Shen had the most male births in 2022 with 8, which ranked number 8,933 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Shen
- 20 Year Trend of Shen: 14.29%
Popularity of Shen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shen
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