Shannon: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for Ireland's longest river, wise and ancient.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2050
- Peak
- #94 in 1972
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Shannon Means
Shannon is a unisex name of Irish origin. Named for Ireland's longest river, wise and ancient.
How Popular Shannon Is
Shannon currently ranks #2050 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #94 in 1972. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Shannon
- Shannon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #94 in 1972.
- Shannon has been a top 100 name across 157+ years of American history.
- Shannon is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Shannon
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Shannon
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shannon.
Questions About Shannon
What does Shannon mean?
Shannon is a unisex name of Irish origin. Named for Ireland's longest river, wise and ancient.
How popular is Shannon?
Shannon currently ranks #2050 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #94 in 1972. It has held steady.
Where does Shannon come from?
Shannon comes from Irish roots. Shannon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #94 in 1972.
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