Masculine dossier · first seen 1987
Shadow
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1993
Peak births
36
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Shadow
How many people are named Shadow?
An estimated 601 living Americans are named Shadow.
How rare is Shadow?
Shadow is very rare among babies today, with 15 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 58.3% from its 1993 peak.
How old is the typical Shadow?
The median age of a living American named Shadow is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 33 years old.
Is Shadow still popular?
Yes. Shadow is holding steady, with 15 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1987Peak 19932025
Peak year
1993
Decline from peak
58.3%
2025
15
All-time
613