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Shannon

Unisex #2047 in 2023

Shannon is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Shannon

Popularity, 1881–2023

138 births in 2023

1881 2023

347,888 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

1970

16,118 babies

First recorded

1881

142 years of history

Recent trend

Falling

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.