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Shann

Gender
Male
Meaning
Variant Of Shaun From John.
Origin
Irish

Shann Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 281 baby boys have been named Shann. The name peaked in 1976 with 20 US births that year (rank #2317).

Top States for Shann

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shann births are: California (6), Montana (5).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Shann

If you like Shann's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with S

Names with Shann's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.

Quick Facts About Shann

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
200
5-letter S-names in our dictionary
691
S-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Shann to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shann against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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