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Shannon Meaning and Origin

Shannon is Irish given name meaning The name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "old and wise.".

Shannon is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Shannon is currently #1884 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Shannon are Shannon Whirry, Shannon Bobbitt, Shannon Briggs.

Shannon is a 7 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Shannon name meaning

The name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "old and wise."

Shannon name origin

Irish

Name facts

7 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Shannon is ranked #1884 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Shannon is ranked #2976 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 28% of babies named Shannon were boys
In 2022, 72% of babies named Shannon were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shannon in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Shannon in Canada

Celebrities named Shannon

Shannon Whirry (Movies)
Shannon Bobbitt (Basketball)
Shannon Briggs (Boxer)

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Shannon - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Shannon?
The meaning of the name Shannon is The name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "old and wise.".
What is the origin of the name Shannon?
The origin of the name Shannon is Irish .
Is Shannon a girl or boy name?
The name Shannon is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 28.19% of babies called Shannon were boys, 71.81% of babies called Shannon were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Shannon?
According to statistics, Shannon is ranked 1884th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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