Shannan
girl nameShannan entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #588 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#588
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4179 |
| 1960s | #1565 |
| 1970s | #717 |
| 1980s | #1242 |
| 1990s | #2170 |
| 2000s | #7432 |
| 2010s | #14915 |
Living bearers
About 4,900 people named Shannan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shannan 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 Shannan in 2025?
- Shannan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shannan most popular?
- Shannan peaked in 1969, reaching #588 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shannan with classmates?
- Shannan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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