Shannone
An American English feminine name meaning "wise wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Shannone. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shannone today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shannone births was 1971 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shannone. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shannone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1971
7 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1973 SSA rank
#7,287
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Shannone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shannone from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 20 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shannone by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shannone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shannone
The name Shannone is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the Gaelic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales during the Iron Age period, around the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Gaelic word "sionnach," which translates to "fox," and was likely used as a descriptive name or nickname for someone with fox-like qualities, such as being cunning or sly.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shannone can be found in the ancient Irish epic "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," which dates back to the 8th century CE. In this epic, a character named Shannone is mentioned as a skilled warrior and advisor to the legendary Irish hero Cuchulainn. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Celtic people of Ireland during the Middle Ages.
Throughout the centuries, the name Shannone has been carried by several notable figures in history. One such figure was Shannone of Kildare, a 12th-century Irish monk and scholar who was renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient Celtic literature and manuscripts. Another notable bearer of the name was Shannone MacGregor, a Scottish clan chief who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
In the 16th century, a woman named Shannone O'Brien gained fame as a skilled healer and herbalist in Ireland. Her knowledge of traditional Celtic remedies and medicinal plants was widely sought after, and she is credited with helping to preserve many ancient healing practices that might have otherwise been lost.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Shannone Macleod was a prominent Scottish artist and painter who was known for his breathtaking landscapes and portraits. His works were highly celebrated during his lifetime and are now part of several prestigious art collections around the world.
Another notable bearer of the name was Shannone Fitzgerald, an Irish revolutionary who fought for Irish independence from British rule in the early 20th century. Fitzgerald was a prominent figure in the Easter Rising of 1916 and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State.
While the name Shannone may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this unique and intriguing name.
People
Shannone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shannone as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shannone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shannone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shannone going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Shannone a common name?
We classify Shannone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shannone most popular?
The single biggest year for Shannone was 1971, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shannone is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shannone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shannone a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shannone in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shannone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shannone in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shannone can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Shannone?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.