FIRST NAME
Shannon
Shannon is the 105th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 261,919 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 39,056 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #105 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
435,242
living · #123
2020 CENSUS
261,919
living · #105
BABIES NAMED SHANNON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
202575
As a female name, Shannon peaked in 1970, when 13,547 babies were named Shannon (the #22 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #486 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
99,484
living · #317
2020 CENSUS
39,056
living · #486
BABIES NAMED SHANNON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–2025
202541
As a male name, Shannon peaked in 1972, when 3,014 babies were named Shannon (the #94 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)