Shanon
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shanon: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.
Shanon is primarily a variant spelling of Shannon, an anglicised form of the Irish name Sionainn, which refers to the River Shannon—Ireland's longest waterway. The river's name may derive from an ancient Irish word meaning "wise" or "old," though its precise origin is debated. While no globally famous figures bear the exact spelling Shanon, the name's more common variant, Shannon, has been carried by actresses, athletes and musicians. The River Shannon itself lends its name to Shannon Airport and the town of Shannon in County Clare, giving the name a strong geographical link to Ireland. In Scotland, Shanon remains a rare but recognised choice, occasionally used for both boys and girls, reflecting the broader trend of unisex names drawn from river names.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19953 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #6393 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y