The nameShannon
Shannon is a girl's name taken from the longest river in Ireland. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
Shannon comes from the Irish Sionainn, the river's name, linked to sean, "old", or to a local goddess.
Origin
Irish.
History
In France, Shannon peaked in the late 1990s.
Popularity of the name Shannon
Shannon in France
Shannon was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 950 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Shannon. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Shannon in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Shannon in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shannon mean?
Shannon comes from the Irish Sionainn, the river's name, linked to sean, "old", or to a local goddess.
What is the origin of the name Shannon?
Irish.
Is Shannon a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannon is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Shannon?
Variants and related names of Shannon include Shana and Shanna.