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Shanon
Pronounced SHAN-uhn /ΛΚΓ¦n.Ιn/Medium
Meaning: A single-n spelling of Shannon, from the River Shannon in Ireland, whose name is linked to an old goddess and sometimes read as 'old; wise river.' A trimmed mid-century spelling.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shanon respells Shannon, from Ireland's River Shannon β a name tied to an old goddess and sometimes read as 'old, wise river.' The single-n form appeared in mid-century America, peaked in 1970, and gave way to standard Shannon (said 'SHAN-uhn').
Shanon belonged to the mid-century nurseries and is rare today. Rare, soft, and vintage.
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What does the name Shanon mean?
Shanon is a variant of Shannon, from the River Shannon in Ireland.
How do you pronounce Shanon?
It's said SHAN-uhn /ΛΚΓ¦n.Ιn/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shanon a boy or girl name?
Shanon is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Shanon?
Shanon peaked around nineteen-seventy and is uncommon now.