Shanon
Shanon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Old river or wise river.
Origin and history
Shanon is a variant spelling of Shannon, derived from the name of the longest river in Ireland, the River Shannon (Sionainn in Irish). Though historically and more commonly used for females in the United States, it has also been given to males as an alternative phonetic spelling. Its usage for boys peaked in the late 20th century and has become very rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,732 babies in the United States have been named Shanon since 1880. It ranks #3062 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24 %)
- CA (23.5 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- IN (5.6 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 289 |
| 1970-1980 | 847 |
| 1980-1990 | 330 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, named after the Celtic goddess Sionann.
- Shanon is a single-n spelling variant of the more common name Shannon.