Shannah
girl nameShannah entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #1915 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#1915
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4025 |
| 1950s | #6095 |
| 1960s | #4636 |
| 1970s | #2421 |
| 1980s | #2626 |
| 1990s | #3461 |
| 2000s | #7872 |
| 2010s | #14668 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Shannah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shannah alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shannah in 2025?
- Shannah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shannah most popular?
- Shannah peaked in 1978, reaching #1915 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shannah with classmates?
- Shannah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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