Shannara
girl nameShannara entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #7038 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#7038
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9284 |
| 1990s | #9378 |
| 2010s | #15949 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shannara are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shannara alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shannara in 2025?
- Shannara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shannara most popular?
- Shannara peaked in 1993, reaching #7038 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shannara with classmates?
- Shannara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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