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How Many People Are Named Shannon?
Estimated people named Shannon living in the U.S. today
320,739
Gender distribution
15% male · 85% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 348,046
- Peak year: 1970 (16,118 births)
- Estimated living today: 320,739
Shannon by age group — who carries the name today?
Shannon popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Shannon
Shannon has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 348,046 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 320,739 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,066 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Shannons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Shannon in the US?
An estimated 320,739 people named Shannon are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Shannon uncommon — about 1 in 1,066 Americans.
Is Shannon a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Shannon is 15% male and 85% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Shannon most popular?
Shannon peaked in 1970, when 16,118 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Shannon?
Shannon ranks #155 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).