Shannon
A boy’s name of Irish origin, ranked #2,991 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #2,991
- Best ever
- #94 in 1972
- US births since 1880
- 52,379
- Born in 2025
- 41
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
Meaning
- Wise one, river name
- Little old wise one
Also a girl’s name. See Shannon for girls — 295,782 recorded US births.
Births 1881–2025
Peak 3,014 in 1972. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA36,048
- TX20,556
- NY18,857
- OH17,102
- PA16,057
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 98% of this name's national total.