Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little Old Wise One, Old, Ancient, Old River
Pronunciation: SHAN-uhn, /ˈʃænən/, SH AE N AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,393
Derived from the Irish name Seanán, meaning 'wise' or 'old'. It can also be traced back to the River Shannon in Ireland. It is a unisex name, used for both males and females.
The name Shannon is of Irish origin and means Little Old Wise One, Old, Ancient, Old River, River of Wisdom. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shannon is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SHAN-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʃænən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE N AH N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shannon is recorded 47,761 times globally, ranking it as the 1,393th most common name worldwide.
Shannon is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,557 occurrences, making it the 222th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Shannon is found among 1 in every 46 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #222 | 1 : 74 |
| United Kingdom | #193 | 1 : 46 |
| Canada | #138 | 1 : 109 |
| South Africa | #864 | 1 : 944 |
| Ireland | #214 | 1 : 64 |
| Netherlands | #1,016 | 1 : 489 |
| France | #2,259 | 1 : 1,750 |
| Singapore | #802 | 1 : 1,205 |
| Malaysia | #5,074 | 1 : 8,617 |
| Costa Rica | #979 | 1 : 664 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shannon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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The meaning of my name, Shannon , is very accurate. I do know everything. Lol. I am too much sometimes. And a "know it all" that drives me mad even.. and the crazy part. I'm almost always right!!. I'm wise enuf to know this all to be true! Lol