Shannon Name Origin
/SHAN-uhn/-
American (Celtic) 60%
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British (Celtic) 30%
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Irish (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shannon
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Shannon is of Irish origin, derived from the Shannon River in Ireland. It gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially in Ireland, the UK, and the US, often associated with Celtic heritage.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shannon each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).