How old is someone named Shannon?
The average Shannon is 46 years old.
Half of all living Shannons are between 39 and 54.
When was Shannon popular?
Shannon rose fast and peaked in 1970, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Shannons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 | 0 |
| 1910s | 200 | 0 |
| 1920s | 366 | 0 |
| 1930s | 669 | 140 |
| 1940s | 2,153 | 1,200 |
| 1950s | 7,544 | 5,800 |
| 1960s | 43,701 | 39,000 |
| 1970s | 138,442 | 130,000 |
| 1980s | 86,539 | 83,000 |
| 1990s | 49,758 | 49,000 |
| 2000s | 14,390 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 3,435 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 918 | 910 |
How many Shannons are still alive?
About 330,000 Shannons are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 350,000 babies named Shannon since 1881.
Nearly every Shannon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shannon?
About half of living Shannons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 5%
- Gen X 52%
- Millennial 34%
- Gen Z 8%
- Gen Alpha under 1%
Is Shannon an old name?
Somewhat. Shannon is older than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Shannon will be 72 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Shannon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 86% of living Shannons are women, and 14% are men.
The women average 45 and the men 48.
Names the same age as Shannon
NAME TWIN
Shannon's name twin is Shawna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shawna's age curve is the closest match to Shannon's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Shanon (48)
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Questions about the name Shannon
How old is the average Shannon?
The average Shannon in the US is 46 years old. The median is 48, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shannon?
About 330,000 Shannons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 350,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Shannon most popular?
In 1970, when about 16,000 baby girls were named Shannon.
Is Shannon a Gen X name?
Yes. About 52% of living Shannons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this