Shannen
boy nameShannen entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #3658 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#3658
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3996 |
| 1970s | #5015 |
| 1980s | #6820 |
| 1990s | #6628 |
| 2000s | #10577 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shannen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shannen alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 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 boy names.
- When was the name Shannen most popular?
- Shannen peaked in 1971, reaching #3658 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shannen with classmates?
- Shannen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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