58,043births recorded
8Countries
2Variants
1978Peak · South Australia
#2991United States 2025
Shannon is a boy name family recorded 58,043 times in 8 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2991 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1978, at 281.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Shannon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon | English | 52,379 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2991 | 1972 | ▼ 44 % |
| Shannon | English | 2,321 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1977 | – |
| Shannon | English | 769 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1978 | – |
| Shannon | English | 633 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1972 | – |
| Shannon | English | 65 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
| Shannon | English | 53 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1972 | – |
| Shanon | English | 1,732 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1975 | – |
| Shanon | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1994 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Shannon ↔ Shanon — spelling variant
Questions about Shannon
How popular is the name Shannon?
In 2025 it ranked #2991 in the United States. Official registers record 58,043 births across 8 countries.
What is Shannon in other languages?
Shanon (English).
When was Shannon most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1978, at 281.8 births per 100,000.
Is Shannon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shannon is a boy name.