Shundarius
A masculine name derived from the English word "Shun", meaning to avoid or reject.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Shundarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shundarius today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shundarius births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shundarius. 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 Shundarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,047
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Shundarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shundarius from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 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
Shundarius 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 Shundarius 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 Shundarius
The name Shundarius has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, originating in the region of Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "shu" meaning "to protect" and "darius" meaning "enduring" or "eternal." This combination suggests a meaning of "the one who protects forever" or "eternal protector."
The earliest known reference to the name Shundarius can be traced back to a cuneiform tablet dated around 2800 BCE, which recorded the birth of a Sumerian nobleman bearing this name. It is thought that the name was initially reserved for members of the ruling class or those holding positions of great authority and responsibility within the Sumerian society.
In the centuries that followed, the name Shundarius spread across the ancient Near East, appearing in various forms and spellings within the records of neighboring civilizations such as the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. One notable figure from this era was Shundarius the Wise, a renowned Babylonian scholar and astrologer who lived circa 1200 BCE and is credited with significant contributions to the study of the stars and celestial movements.
During the height of the Persian Empire, around 500 BCE, the name Shundarius gained further prominence. Shundarius of Susa, a revered military commander under King Darius I, is said to have led the Persian forces to several decisive victories against the Greeks. His exploits were immortalized in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus.
In the early centuries of the common era, the name Shundarius resurfaced in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Shundarius ibn Khalid, a renowned Arabic poet and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE and whose works greatly influenced the literary traditions of the Islamic world.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Shundarius appeared sporadically in various parts of Europe, often in regions with historical ties to the ancient Near East. One such individual was Shundarius the Valiant, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066 CE.
While the name Shundarius has become relatively rare in modern times, it continues to carry the weight of its ancient origins, evoking a sense of protection, endurance, and timeless wisdom.
People
Shundarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shundarius 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
Shundarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shundarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shundarius 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 Shundarius a common name?
We classify Shundarius 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shundarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Shundarius was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shundarius is about 27 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 Shundarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shundarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shundarius 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 Shundarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shundarius 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 Shundarius 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 have Shundarius as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.