Shanks Shanks Name Origin
/Shanks/-
American (White) 40%
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British (White) 35%
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Australian (White) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shanks
- Last Name: Shanks
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname 'Shanks' is of English origin, derived from a nickname for someone with shank-like legs or from a place name. It is most common in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shanks each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).