Shanon
Shanon is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Old river or wise river.
Origin and history
Shanon is a variant spelling of Shannon, originating from the River Shannon in Ireland (Sionainn). Historically derived from Gaelic words meaning 'wise' and 'river', it gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, the single-'n' spelling is rare compared to its classic counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
4,817 babies in the United States have been named Shanon since 1880. It ranks #2521 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.9 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 191 |
| 1960-1970 | 709 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,071 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,230 |
| 1990-2000 | 451 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shan
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland.
- Shanon is an alternate, less common spelling of the traditional Irish name Shannon.