Shannon
5 countries#2387 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shannon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
348,161 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #2387 · peaked in 1970 with 16,118 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
32,445 births recorded 1976–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 5,347 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
25,542 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 1996 with 4,660 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,249 births recorded 1976–2019 · peaked in 1995 with 694 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,557 births recorded 1955–2022 · currently #1148 · peaked in 1997 with 179 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,654 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 313 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shannon’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #356 | — |
| 2007 | #437 | ↓81 |
| 2008 | #482 | ↓45 |
| 2009 | #561 | ↓79 |
| 2010 | #685 | ↓124 |
| 2011 | #705 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #823 | ↓118 |
| 2013 | #917 | ↓94 |
| 2014 | #1015 | ↓98 |
| 2015 | #1055 | ↓40 |
| 2016 | #1264 | ↓209 |
| 2017 | #1334 | ↓70 |
| 2018 | #1482 | ↓148 |
| 2019 | #1490 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #1948 | ↓458 |
| 2021 | #1698 | ↑250 |
| 2022 | #1856 | ↓158 |
| 2023 | #2033 | ↓177 |
| 2024 | #1870 | ↑163 |
| 2025 | #2387 | ↓517 |
Frequently asked questions about Shannon
Is Shannon a popular name?
Yes — Shannon currently ranks #2387 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shannon more common for boys or girls?
Shannon is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shannon most popular?
Shannon peaked in 1970 in United States, with 16,118 recorded births that year.
Is Shannon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shannon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2979 in 1912 to #2387 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shannon?
At least 383,163 babies have been recorded with the name Shannon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shannon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shannon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shannon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shannon include Safia, Shaina, Siara, Suzanne.
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