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Shannon

female

Meaning

"Old; Wise River"

Taken from the River Shannon and related Irish forms, it became a unisex given name in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century.

NatureNaturalUniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Shannon

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1873Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1873

Shannon was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+174

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shannon Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shannon.

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Shaie
Nickname
Shan
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Baby Name Lists That Include Shannon

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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