Will my child share the name Shannon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Shannon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shannon in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shannon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shannon is declining: down 292 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. It peaked at #11 in 1996.

Is Shannon a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shannon 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 Shannon a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shannon

Q: Who are some famous people named Shannon?

Notable people named Shannon include: Shannon Bream — Shannon Noelle Bream is an American journalist and attorney who is a host of Fox News Sunday on the Fox network and Fox News.; T. W. Shannon — Tahrohon Wayne Shannon is an American and Chickasaw politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 62nd district from 2007 to 2015, as...; Steve Shannon — Stephen Charles "Steve" Shannon is an American attorney and Circuit Court Judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia..

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Shannon is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Shannon in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Shannon

Shannon is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 103 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #11 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Shannon

Shannon Bream — Shannon Noelle Bream is an American journalist and attorney who is a host of Fox News Sunday on the Fox network and Fox News.
T. W. Shannon — Tahrohon Wayne Shannon is an American and Chickasaw politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 62nd district from 2007 to 2015, as the first African-American to serve as the speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from…
Steve Shannon — Stephen Charles "Steve" Shannon is an American attorney and Circuit Court Judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Shannon

UK babies named Shannon (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

~0.0

In a school of 600

↓ 292 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shannon

Almost certainly the only Shannon in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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About the Name Shannon

Meaning

"wise river"

Nicknames

Shan, Non

Famous People Named Shannon

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Shannon Bream

Shannon Noelle Bream is an American journalist and attorney who is a host of Fox News Sunday on the Fox network and Fox News.

T. W. Shannon

Tahrohon Wayne Shannon is an American and Chickasaw politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 62nd district from 2007 to 2015, as the first African-American to serve as the speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014, and in the administration of President Donald Trump from 2025 to 2026.

Steve Shannon

Stephen Charles "Steve" Shannon is an American attorney and Circuit Court Judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia.

Shannon Farnon

Shannon Farnon is a Canadian-born American actress.

Shannon Beveridge

Shannon Beveridge is an American YouTuber, podcast host, photographer and director.

Shannon Powell

Shannon Powell is an American jazz and ragtime drummer.