Shanan
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shanan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
868 births recorded 1955–1998 · peaked in 1970 with 58 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8 births recorded 1999–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8 births recorded 1999–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shanan’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #2724 | — |
| 1980 | #3411 | ↓687 |
| 1981 | #2847 | ↑564 |
| 1982 | #4347 | ↓1500 |
| 1983 | #4286 | ↑61 |
| 1984 | #4166 | ↑120 |
| 1985 | #4860 | ↓694 |
| 1986 | #4186 | ↑674 |
| 1987 | #5613 | ↓1427 |
| 1988 | #6666 | ↓1053 |
| 1989 | #6160 | ↑506 |
| 1990 | #8501 | ↓2341 |
| 1991 | #7987 | ↑514 |
| 1992 | #11738 | ↓3751 |
| 1993 | #7498 | ↑4240 |
| 1994 | #9586 | ↓2088 |
| 1995 | #9553 | ↑33 |
| 1996 | #13518 | ↓3965 |
| 1997 | #9802 | ↑3716 |
| 1998 | #8016 | ↑1786 |
Frequently asked questions about Shanan
Is Shanan a popular name?
Shanan has 868 recorded births in United States between 1955 and 1998, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Shanan more common for boys or girls?
Shanan is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shanan most popular?
Shanan peaked in 1970 in United States, with 58 recorded births that year.
Is Shanan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shanan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5828 in 1955 to #8016 in 1998.
How many babies have been named Shanan?
At least 876 babies have been recorded with the name Shanan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shanan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shanan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.