Shandon
Shandon is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Old fort.
Origin and history
Shandon is a masculine name of Irish origin, anglicized from Gaelic roots or derived from the placename Shandon (Seandún), meaning 'old fort'. It is also sometimes interpreted as a variant of Shan or Shannon. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, with under 1,000 total recorded births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
748 babies in the United States have been named Shandon since 1880. It ranks #3928 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- UT (48.8 %)
- TX (37.2 %)
- CA (14 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 239 |
| 2000-2010 | 163 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Shandon
- Shandon Anderson: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the district of Shandon in Cork, Ireland, famed for St. Anne's Church and its historic bells.
- Fewer than 1,000 U.S. males have been registered with the given name Shandon since official tracking began in 1880.