Shannon
Meaning: Standing like stone, evoking determination and resilience — the name Shannon embodies this quality
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Canada: #733
Total births: 15,291
History: Shannon rose in 1970s and 1980s Canada, an Irish river name that crossed gender lines. Popular in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, Shannon carried Celtic water-spirit poetry. The River Shannon connection gave the name deep Irish-Canadian heritage significance.
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| Current rank (2020) | #1219 |
| Babies named Shannon in 2020 | 8 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 15,291 |
| Peak year | 1977 (656 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #11 |
| Years in records | 1945–2020 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 93 spots |
Frequently asked about Shannon
What does the name Shannon mean?
Shannon means “Standing like stone, evoking determination and resilience — the name Shannon embodies this quality” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Shannon?
Shannon has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Standing like stone, evoking determination and resilience — the name Shannon embodies this quality”.
How popular is Shannon in Canada?
Shannon ranked #1219 in Canada in 2020 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Shannon most popular?
Shannon peaked in 1977 with 656 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Shannon a boy or girl name?
Shannon is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Shannons in registered births are female.
Is the name Shannon rising or falling in popularity?
Shannon has risen 93 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #1312 in 2015 to #1219 in 2020.
How long has Shannon been recorded in Canada?
Shannon appears in birth records in Canada across 74 years — from 1945 through 2020.