How Many People Are Named Shanon?
Complete statistics for the name Shanon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shanon is a very rare female name, with only 6,127 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 53,886 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1970 when 374 babies were named Shanon, but it's now slowly declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 6,549 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shanon Through the Generations
Shanon's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but a recent decline. With 6,127 estimated living bearers today, it's clear that while the name isn't common, it has maintained a niche appeal. The majority of those named Shanon are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a name that's been popular enough to sustain a generation but not so much that it's overwhelming new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shanon's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shanon
How Many People Have the Name Shanon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Shanon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shanon a Common or Rare Name?
Shanon 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 Shanon Mean?
Shanon means "creative variant of Shannon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shanon in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.
When Was Shanon Most Popular?
The name Shanon reached peak popularity in 1970, with 374 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Shanon?
Approximately 138 people named Shanon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.
Is Shanon a rare name?
Shanon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shanon mean?
Shanon means "creative variant of Shannon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shanon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Shanon are male and 74% are female.
When was Shanon most popular?
Shanon peaked in 1970 with 374 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.