Shadron
A name potentially inspired by Shaddai, a Hebrew name for God.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Shadron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shadron today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shadron births was 1972 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shadron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shadron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1972
6 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1986 SSA rank
#7,642
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Shadron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shadron from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shadron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shadron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shadron
The name Shadron is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500-1900 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "shad," meaning "mountain," and "ron," meaning "protector" or "guardian."
In ancient Sumerian mythology, mountains were revered as sacred places, and it was believed that deities and spirits resided within them. The name Shadron may have been given to individuals who were considered protectors or guardians of these sacred mountains, or who lived in the vicinity of such mountains.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shadron can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BC. These tablets mention a high-ranking priest or official named Shadron who served in the temple city of Uruk, one of the most important cities in ancient Mesopotamia.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shadron. One of the most famous was Shadron of Antioch (c. 250-303 AD), a Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. He is venerated as a saint in various Christian denominations, and his feast day is celebrated on November 20th.
Another prominent figure with the name Shadron was Shadron the Scribe (c. 1200-1250 AD), a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts during the Islamic Golden Age. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned numerous religious texts and literary works of the time.
In the 15th century, Shadron Ibn Battuta (c. 1400-1470) was a renowned Moroccan traveler and explorer who documented his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. His travelogue, known as the "Rihla" (Journey), remains an invaluable source of information about the cultures, customs, and geography of the regions he visited.
During the Renaissance period, Shadron da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath who excelled in numerous fields, including art, science, engineering, and architecture. He is best known for his iconic paintings, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as his groundbreaking contributions to anatomy, optics, and engineering.
In more recent times, Shadron Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He is widely regarded as a symbol of hope, reconciliation, and unity, and his tireless efforts in the struggle against racial segregation and oppression earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
People
Shadron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shadron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shadron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shadron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shadron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Shadron a common name?
We classify Shadron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shadron most popular?
The single biggest year for Shadron was 1972, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shadron is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shadron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shadron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shadron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shadron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shadron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shadron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Shadron?
Find out how many people share the name Shadron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.