Shannon as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Shannon?

We estimate that there are 328,843 people named Shannon who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Shannon is the 92nd most common for women, and the 152nd most common overall.

How Old are People Named Shannon?

The average person named Shannon is 42.92 years old.

Is Shannon a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

137 people named Shannon were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 2,027th most popular name for girls, and the 2,867th most popular overall.

The popularity of Shannon peaked in 1976, when it was the 17th most popular name for baby girls.

Is Shannon a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Shannon is a unisex name, but more common for women. 85.7% of people named Shannon are female, while 14.3% are male.

Popularity of Shannon in England

In 2020, Shannon was the in England and Wales.