Shandon
Every Shandon since 1965 — 932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shandon
Shandon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 932 American babies have been named Shandon — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shandon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shandon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,024 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,432 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,999 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,536 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,731 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,472 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,517 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,581 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,028 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,967 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,166 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,719 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,627 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,739 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,436 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,082 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #5,006 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,097 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,049 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,286 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,351 | 7 | #7,677 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,171 | 17 | #3,578 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,169 | 14 | #3,362 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,806 | 18 | #2,709 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,208 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,643 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,333 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shandon in 2025?
Shandon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shandon?
932 babies have been named Shandon in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shandon most popular?
Shandon peaked in 1998, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Shandon a boy or girl name?
Shandon is used for both: about 20% of babies named Shandon have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Shandon rising or falling?
Shandon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.