Shan is an uncommon, yet captivating given name of Chinese origin. It means 'god' or 'heavenly' and was traditionally given to males, but today it's used for both genders. Pronounced as 'shahn', it carries a melodic sound that makes it distinctive and memorable.
The name Shan experienced significant popularity from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s, with the highest number of births recorded at 73 in 1969. However, there has been a consistent decline since the early 1980s, with only single-digit births recorded annually after 2014.