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Shu
UnisexMeaning of Shu: Chinese: 'pivot'
Shu is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12431st most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12431
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
95
First recorded 1978 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
81% boys · 19% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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