Shannon
Peaked at #17 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Shannon has been recorded 85% of the time for girls and 15% of the time for boys.
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Shannon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#17
in 1976
Current rank
#1873
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Shannon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #17 nationally with 13,369 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1016 (2014) to #1873 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Shannon ranks #1873 nationally for girls, with 107 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,873 | 107 |
| 2023 | #2,047 | 96 |
| 2022 | #1,883 | 108 |
| 2021 | #1,708 | 122 |
| 2020 | #1,955 | 98 |
| 2019 | #1,493 | 147 |
| 2018 | #1,487 | 148 |
| 2017 | #1,338 | 174 |
Shannon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#94
in 1972
Current rank
#2618
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Shannon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #94 nationally with 3,013 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1778 (2014) to #2618 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Shannon ranks #2618 nationally for boys, with 51 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,618 | 51 |
| 2023 | #2,991 | 42 |
| 2022 | #2,991 | 42 |
| 2021 | #2,216 | 64 |
| 2020 | #2,042 | 70 |
| 2019 | #2,105 | 69 |
| 2018 | #2,096 | 68 |
| 2017 | #1,868 | 79 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Shannon most popular?
Shannon was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #17 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shannon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shannon?
At least 348,046 babies have been recorded with the name Shannon in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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