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Shannan

Shannan is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shannan?

Recorded births named Shannan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	5,479 births
England & Wales since 1996	305 births
Ireland since 1964	65 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shannan's popularity over time

Babies named Shannan per year — United States (1950–2012). United States peaked in 1970 (305/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (42/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1995 (16/yr).

When was Shannan popular?

Shannan reached its peak in 1970, when it was the #1023 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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