Shneur Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'luminous' or 'radiant', Shneur is a Hebrew name associated with Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidim.
Meaning of the Name Shneur
Shneur is a Hebrew name that means 'luminous' or 'radiant'. It is a variant of the name Shneior, which is derived from the Hebrew word 'shenayim' meaning 'two'. Shneur has its origins in Jewish culture and is commonly associated with Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidim. The name is often given to honor the memory of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Hasidism.
Popularity of the Name Shneur
The popularity for the name Shneur peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,666 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Shneur had the most male births in 2020 with 32, which ranked number 3,412 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Shneur has increased over the last ten years from 22 births to 24 births, an increase of 9.09%. Among males, Shneur has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 24 births, an increase of 9.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shneur
- 20 Year Trend of Shneur: 118.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Shneur: 9.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shneur: 9.09%
Popularity of Shneur by State
For males, Shneur was most popular in Northeastern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Shneur. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 15 | 835 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Shneur
- Total Births of Shneur: 24 (0.87%)
- Male Births of Shneur: 24 (0.87%)
Given the upward trend of Shneur over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.87% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. Male births for Shneur have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 24 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.87%.