Will my child share the name Shanon with classmates?

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

Is Shanon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shanon is declining: down 2,669 places since 2006, to #5,785 in 2011. It peaked at #928 in 1999.

Is Shanon a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shanon 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 Shanon a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Shanon

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Shanon is a distinctive choice, ranked #5785 in 2011. Your child is likely to be the only Shanon in their class.

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UK Rank 2011

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About the Name Shanon

Shanon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3949 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #928 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

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