Shannan
Girl nameShannan has been given to 5,479 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1970.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,479
Peak year
1970 (305 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
94% girls / 6% boys
Rank through the decades
Shannan's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #803 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shannan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shannan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shannan?
Shannan has been given to 5,479 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shannan peak?
Shannan peaked in 1970, when 305 babies were given the name.
Is Shannan a girl or boy name?
Shannan is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Shannan are girls).
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