Shannan

Shannan is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2009.

Shannan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shannan

Shannan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shannan first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #588 in 1969, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,162 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shannan in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#588 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Total since 1880
5,162

Shannan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#594 in 1996
Babies named Shannan in 2009
3
Total since 1996
305

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shannan mean?

The meaning of Shannan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shannan a boy or girl name?

Shannan is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Shannan?

Shannan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shannan?

Shannan first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #588 in 1969, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].