All about the name SHANNEN

Meaning, origin, history.

Shannen is a name of Irish origin, derived from the word 'séana,' which means 'old' or 'wise.' It's a unique and charming option for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.

See also

Irish
Ireland

Popularity of the name SHANNEN since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Shannen experienced a significant boom between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, with its highest peaks being 216 births in 1993 and 179 births in 1992. However, it has since declined considerably, with only 5 or fewer occurrences each year from 2010 onwards, including a low of just 5 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1921 babies named Shannen between 1961 and 2023.

Name variation SHANNEN.