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Shin
OriginJapanese
Meaning"true, extend, heart, humility"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Shin
Common name among Japanese men that can be written with a variety of kanji, giving it different meanings.
Shin is also given to girls.
Pronounced SHIN.
As of October 2026, Shin ranked #13824 for boys in US births in 2019 and #12911 for girls in US births in 1991 SSA, peaked at #4980 for boys in 1978 and #10483 for girls in 1985.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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