Will my child share the name Shannan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shannan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shannan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shannan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shannan is declining: down 4,021 places since 2004, to #5,556 in 2009. It peaked at #594 in 1996.

Is Shannan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shannan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shannan a popular baby name in the United States?

Shannan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shannan

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Shannan is a distinctive choice, ranked #5556 in 2009. Your child is likely to be the only Shannan in their class.

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UK Rank 2009

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About the Name Shannan

Shannan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 4150 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #594 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Shannan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shannan in their class.