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At a Glance
- Origin
- Japanese (kanji-dependent); also a Scottish Gaelic place name (River Shin)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SHIN
Shin is a name with roots in two very different places: it's Japanese, where its meaning depends on which kanji is used to write it, and it's also the name of a river in Scotland (the River Shin), used as a Scottish Gaelic place name. If you're researching Shin for a baby name list, it's worth knowing both of these origins exist side by side rather than one clear single source.
Meaning & Origin of Shin
Origin: Japanese (kanji-dependent); also a Scottish Gaelic place name (River Shin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Shin
SHINIPA /ʃɪn/
Popularity of Shin
SSA records for Shin run from 1978 to 2019. It peaked at rank #4980 in 1978 with 7 babies given the name, and by 2019 it had fallen to rank #13824 with just 5.
Names Like Shin
These names have followed a similar path to Shin in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Shin?
Shin is pronounced SHIN (IPA: /ʃɪn/).
Is Shin a popular name right now?
Shin peaked at #4980 in 1978 and is ranked #13824 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2019.)
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