Shannon is a unisex name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 158 babies in the United States.
Shannon at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈʃænən/
About the name Shannon
Shannon belongs to the Irish & Celtic 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, Shannon first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 348,046 babies since 1880, including 158 in 2024.
The meaning of Shannon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Shannon a boy or girl name?
Shannon is a unisex name. In 2024, 158 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Shannon?
Shannon comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.
How popular is the name Shannon?
Shannon is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 348,046 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Shannon?
Shannon is pronounced /ˈʃænən/ (IPA).
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