Boy · #5,163 in 2026

Shneur

Name: Popularity of the name Shneur in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shneur, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,163

Peak Rank

#3,415 (2020)

Total Babies

655

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3415

Peak Rank

655

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shneur

Shneur first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 32 Shneurs were born — ranking #3,415 that year. As of 2026, Shneur ranks #5,163 for baby boys with 19 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 655 Shneurs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Shneur

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shneur is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Schnur
Schnurr
Jnr
Shire
Shier
Shyer
Schier
Share
Cher
Shar
Chir
Shair

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shneur

What does the name Shneur mean?

Shneur is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shneur in 2026?

In 2026, Shneur ranks #5,163 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Shneur most popular?

Shneur reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,415 that year with 32 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shneur most popular?

Shneur has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shneur.

Is Shneur a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shneur is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shneur?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shneur include Remmington, Deniro, Daire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shneur

Shneur is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 655 births in the dataset. Shneur's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,415. Use the chart and map above to compare Shneur's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.