Shanan
boy nameShanan entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #2751 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#2751
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3494 |
| 1970s | #4079 |
| 1980s | #5699 |
| 1990s | #7182 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shanan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanan alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 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 boy names.
- When was the name Shanan most popular?
- Shanan peaked in 1975, reaching #2751 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shanan with classmates?
- Shanan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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