Shannyn
girl nameShannyn entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #2938 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#2938
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6101 |
| 1970s | #5167 |
| 1980s | #7838 |
| 1990s | #7505 |
| 2000s | #8655 |
| 2010s | #12621 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Shannyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shannyn 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 Shannyn in 2025?
- Shannyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shannyn most popular?
- Shannyn peaked in 1970, reaching #2938 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shannyn with classmates?
- Shannyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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