Shanon
girl nameShanon entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #609 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#609
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4709 |
| 1950s | #2634 |
| 1960s | #1683 |
| 1970s | #734 |
| 1980s | #1227 |
| 1990s | #2837 |
| 2000s | #9796 |
| 2010s | #15990 |
Living bearers
About 4,600 people named Shanon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanon alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanon in 2025?
- Shanon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanon most popular?
- Shanon peaked in 1970, reaching #609 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanon with classmates?
- Shanon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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