girl's name
Shannen
SHAN-un (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 3,166
Shannen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 1993, when 225 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shannen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 292 |
| 1980s | 284 |
| 1990s | 1,018 |
| 2000s | 340 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Shannen?
In 2023, Shannen was given to 5 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 Shannen 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 Shannen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannen
- English SHAN-un
Sibling Names for Shannen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannen
How popular is the name Shannen?
In 2023, Shannen was given to 5 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 Shannen a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannen?
Shannen has 2 syllables.
When was Shannen most popular?
Shannen peaked in 1993, when 225 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.