Shann
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Old; Ancient
Background: The name Shann originates from the Irish name 'Seán' and is an Anglicized form with roots tracing back to the Old Irish 'Seán,' meaning 'old' or 'ancient.' This connection highlights its linguistic adaptation and historical significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#4,364
Total births
495
Most popular decade
1970s
(663 births)
10-year trend
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Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1950
Gender usage
56.8% male
43.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1958
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,558
- Peak year
- 1976
- Peak year births
- 20
- Peak rank
- #2,245
- Most recent year
- 2006
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,659
Female
- First year
- 1950
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,315
- Peak year
- 1977
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #4,235
- Most recent year
- 1985
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,678
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).