How Many People Are Named Shannan?
Complete statistics for the name Shannan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shannan is a very rare female name, with only 5,195 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 63,528 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 305 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 5,479 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
📜 Shannan Through the Generations
Shannan has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1970 when 305 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shannan are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With 6% of Shannans under 30 and another 6% over 60, the name's age distribution suggests a balanced continuity across different eras.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shannan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shannan
How Many People Have the Name Shannan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,195 people in the United States currently share the name Shannan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,528 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shannan a Common or Rare Name?
Shannan 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 Shannan Mean?
Shannan means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shannan in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.
When Was Shannan Most Popular?
The name Shannan reached peak popularity in 1970, with 305 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 Shannan?
Approximately 5,195 people named Shannan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,479. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,528 Americans.
Is Shannan a rare name?
Shannan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,528 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shannan mean?
Shannan means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shannan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Shannan are male and 94% are female.
When was Shannan most popular?
Shannan peaked in 1970 with 305 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.