Shannon
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Old; Ancient; River
Background: The name Shannon originates from the Gaelic word 'sionna,' which translates to 'old' or 'ancient.' Additionally, it is associated with the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, which is named after the mythical goddess Sionna.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#130
Total births
348,046
Most popular decade
1970s
(415,338 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-845 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
15.0% male
85.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #866
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 3,013
- Peak rank
- #94
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 51
- Recent rank
- #2,589
Female
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,979
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 13,547
- Peak rank
- #22
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 107
- Recent rank
- #1,860
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).