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Summary

Shannan is an Irish name derived from 'Sionna', meaning 'old' or 'wise'. Its language path includes historical forms like Sionna and Shannon. The name is associated with traits of strength and independence, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. There is no biblical relevance.

The name Shannan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shannan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shannan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2460th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7997th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3231st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 762nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1508th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5671st out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Shannan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.