Shannen Name Popularity and Statistics
Shannen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shannen?
Shannen is spelled S-H-A-N-N-E-N. The name has 7 letters.
Shannen Popularity in 2023
Rank#15,194
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 863 places to #15,194 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2016.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shannen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2012 | Girls | 11 | #9,711 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2009 | Girls | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | Girls | 13 | #8,965 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 16 | #7,733 |
| 2006 | Girls | 35 | #4,165 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Girls | 34 | #4,118 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 47 | #3,224 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Girls | 46 | #3,187 |
| 2002 | Girls | 25 | #4,767 |
| 2001 | Girls | 29 | #4,209 |
| 2000 | Girls | 53 | #2,740 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1999 | Girls | 46 | #2,896 |
| 1998 | Girls | 52 | #2,614 |
| 1997 | Girls | 32 | #3,547 |
When Was Shannen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1993 · Girls
216 recorded births
National rank #892
1992 · Girls
179 recorded births
National rank #1,037
1994 · Girls
163 recorded births
National rank #1,100
1991 · Girls
111 recorded births
National rank #1,439
Where Shannen Ranked Highest in 2012
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,536 | 5 |