unisex name
Shann
SHAN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 520
Shann is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 41% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1970, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shann Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 130 |
| 1970s | 221 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Shann?
In 2006, Shann was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shann Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shann
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shann Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shann over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shann
- English SHAN
Sibling Names for Shann
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shann — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shann
How popular is the name Shann?
In 2006, Shann was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shann a girl's or a boy's name?
Shann is used for both girls and boys. About 41% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shann?
Shann has 1 syllable.
When was Shann most popular?
Shann peaked in 1970, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.