How old is someone named Shanon?
The average Shanon is 48 years old.
Half of all living Shanons are between 42 and 55.
When was Shanon popular?
Shanon rose fast and peaked in 1970, then faded almost as fast. 62% of all Shanons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 209 | 160 |
| 1960s | 998 | 880 |
| 1970s | 2,918 | 2,700 |
| 1980s | 1,560 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 613 | 600 |
| 2000s | 195 | 190 |
| 2010s | 33 | under 100 |
How many Shanons are still alive?
About 6,100 Shanons are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 6,500 babies named Shanon since 1944.
Nearly every Shanon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shanon?
More than half of living Shanons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 6%
- Gen X 59%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 6%
Is Shanon an old name?
Yes. Shanon is older than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Shanon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 74% of living Shanons are women, and 26% are men.
The women average 48 and the men 48.
Names the same age as Shanon
NAME TWIN
Shanon's name twin is Shannan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shannan's age curve is the closest match to Shanon's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Shannon (46)
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Questions about the name Shanon
How old is the average Shanon?
The average Shanon in the US is 48 years old. The median is 49, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shanon?
About 6,100 Shanons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,500 babies given the name since 1944.
When was the name Shanon most popular?
In 1970, when about 370 baby girls were named Shanon.
Is Shanon a Gen X name?
Yes. About 59% of living Shanons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Shanon a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 74% of living Shanons are women, and 26% are men. The women average 48 and the men 48.
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