Shannen
Every Shannen since 1961 — 2,071 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shannen
Shannen 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 1961, 2,071 American babies have been named Shannen — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 225 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 Shannen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shannen 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 | 5 | #17,255 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,951 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,330 | 5 | #13,892 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,475 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,660 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,314 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,407 | 5 | #14,282 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,034 | — | — |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,251 | 7 | #10,487 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,187 | 5 | #13,046 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,258 | 7 | #9,776 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,225 | — | — |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,881 | — | — |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,303 | — | — |
| 2000 | 53 | #2,772 | 5 | #11,846 |
| 1995 | 100 | #1,539 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,839 | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,152 | — | — |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,975 | — | — |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,381 | 5 | #6,198 |
| 1970 | 42 | #2,004 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Shannen
- Shannen Doherty Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shannen in 2025?
Shannen 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 Shannen?
2,071 babies have been named Shannen in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shannen most popular?
Shannen peaked in 1993, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Shannen a boy or girl name?
Shannen is used for both: about 93% of babies named Shannen have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Shannen rising or falling?
Shannen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shannen?
Well-known people named Shannen include Shannen Doherty (actor).