Shanan
girl nameShanan entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #1719 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#1719
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6037 |
| 1960s | #4509 |
| 1970s | #2302 |
| 1980s | #4654 |
| 1990s | #9578 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Shanan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanan alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanan in 2025?
- Shanan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanan most popular?
- Shanan peaked in 1970, reaching #1719 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanan with classmates?
- Shanan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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