How Many People Are Named Shann?
Complete statistics for the name Shann: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shann is a very rare name for boys, with only 447 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 738,117 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 32 births, and it's been stable ever since, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 495 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shann Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Shann has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has never soared. With 495 total births recorded in the U.S., the name has seen a slight shift in age distribution, with 6 individuals under 30, 385 aged between 30 and 60, and 104 over 60. This suggests a name that's well-loved across different age groups, with a majority of those named Shann falling within the 30-60 bracket, indicating a name that's held its charm through the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shann's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shann
How Many People Have the Name Shann?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 390 people in the United States currently share the name Shann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 849,870 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shann a Common or Rare Name?
Shann is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shann Mean?
Shann means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shann in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.
When Was Shann Most Popular?
The name Shann reached peak popularity in 1970, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shann?
Approximately 390 people named Shann live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 390. That works out to roughly 1 in 849,870 Americans.
Is Shann a rare name?
Shann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 849,870 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shann mean?
Shann means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shann more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Shann are male and 44% are female.
When was Shann most popular?
Shann peaked in 1970 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.