Shanahan Shanahan Name Origin
/Shanahan/-
American (Irish-American) 50%
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Australian (Irish-Australian) 30%
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Canadian (Irish-Canadian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shanahan
- Last Name: Shanahan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname Shanahan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Seaghana, meaning 'descendant of Seaghán,' a personal name. It is common among Irish families and has spread to countries with Irish diaspora.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shanahan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).