Shanan

Girl name

Shanan has been given to 868 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1970.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

868

Peak year

1970 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1955

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

86% girls / 14% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shanan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shanagirl

29,748 babies since 1937

Shanonunisex

6,549 babies since 1944

Shannangirl

5,479 babies since 1950

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Taynagirl

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Nekiagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shanan?

Shanan has been given to 868 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shanan peak?

Shanan peaked in 1970, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Shanan a girl or boy name?

Shanan is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Shanan are girls).

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