Shone is an uncommon, unisex given name of recent coinage. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of 'shown' or 'shine', suggesting brightness and radiance. The name gained some popularity in the late 20th century, likely due to its modern sound and simplicity.
The name Shone experienced significant popularity during the early 70s with a peak of 33 births in 1973, but it declined rapidly afterward, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1982 onwards. The total number of births for this name over the provided years is 335.