Shanon
UnisexShanon has been given to 6,549 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1970.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,549
Peak year
1970 (374 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1944
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
74% girls / 26% boys
Rank through the decades
Shanon's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #780 | #835 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanon?
Shanon has been given to 6,549 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanon peak?
Shanon peaked in 1970, when 374 babies were given the name.
Is Shanon a girl or boy name?
Shanon is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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