girl's name
Shannan
SHAN-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 5,991
Shannan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 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 305 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shannan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 898 |
| 1970s | 2,352 |
| 1980s | 1,261 |
| 1990s | 686 |
| 2000s | 182 |
| 2010s | 18 |
How Popular Is Shannan?
In 2012, Shannan 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 Shannan 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 Shannan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannan
- English SHAN-un
Sibling Names for Shannan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannan
How popular is the name Shannan?
In 2012, Shannan 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 Shannan a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannan?
Shannan has 2 syllables.
When was Shannan most popular?
Shannan peaked in 1970, when 305 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.