Shannen
girl nameShannen entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #892 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#892
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4579 |
| 1970s | #3128 |
| 1980s | #3565 |
| 1990s | #2198 |
| 2000s | #5200 |
| 2010s | #13456 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Shannen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shannen 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 Shannen in 2025?
- Shannen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shannen most popular?
- Shannen peaked in 1993, reaching #892 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shannen with classmates?
- Shannen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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