boy's name
Shaphan
SHAY-fan (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 53
Shaphan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shaphan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Shaphan?
In 2007, Shaphan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shaphan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaphan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaphan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaphan
- English SHAY-fan
Sibling Names for Shaphan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaphan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaphan
How popular is the name Shaphan?
In 2007, Shaphan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shaphan a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaphan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shaphan?
Shaphan has 2 syllables.
When was Shaphan most popular?
Shaphan peaked in 1991, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.