Shannen
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Longest River In Ireland. Alternate Spelling: Shannon.
- Origin
- Irish
Shannen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,921 baby girls have been named Shannen. The name peaked in 1993 with 216 US births that year (rank #894).
Top States for Shannen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shannen births are: California (222), New York (127), Pennsylvania (52).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Shannen
If you like Shannen's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shannen's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Shannen
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Compare Shannen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shannen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).