girl's name
Shannyn
SHAN-in (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 542
Shannyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 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 2002, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shannyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 124 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 128 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Shannyn?
In 2015, Shannyn 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 Shannyn 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 Shannyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannyn
- English SHAN-in
Sibling Names for Shannyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannyn
How popular is the name Shannyn?
In 2015, Shannyn 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 Shannyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannyn?
Shannyn has 2 syllables.
When was Shannyn most popular?
Shannyn peaked in 2002, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.