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Shannon

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

How common is Shannon?

Recorded births named Shannon by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	348,161 births
England & Wales since 1996	25,578 births
Ireland since 1964	3,642 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.

Shannon's popularity over time

Babies named Shannon per year — United States (1881–2025). United States peaked in 1970 (16,118/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (4,660/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1997 (385/yr).

When was Shannon popular?

Shannon reached its peak in 1970, when it was the #41 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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