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👦As Boy Name

1958

First Year

2006

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#2245

Peak Rank

281

Total Count

27

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1950

First Year

1985

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#4235

Peak Rank

214

Total Count

26

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Shann

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Shann is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Edward Shann (1884–1935), Australian economist George Shann (1876–1919), British politician Mick Shann (1917–1988), Australian public servant and diplomat

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shann) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shann)

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## The Story of Shann

### As a girl name

Shann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1950, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1977: 16 births, good for #4,235 nationwide. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Shanns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1985 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 214 Shanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Shann as a boy name dates back to 1958, when 6 babies received it. 1976 was its biggest year on record, with 20 newborns named Shann — #2,245 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Shanns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2006 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 281 Shanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Shann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shann is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Shan](/shan)
* [Shine](/shine)
* [Sean](/sean)
* [Shin](/shin)
* [Sheen](/sheen)
* [Sham](/sham)
* [Shane](/shane)
* [Shawn](/shawn)
* [Shaun](/shaun)
* [Shon](/shon)
* [Shen](/shen)
* [Cian](/cian)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Shann

What does the name Shann mean?

Shann is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Edward Shann (1884–1935), Australian economist George Shann (1876–1919), British politician Mick Shann (1917–1988), Australian public servant and diplomat

How popular is Shann in 2026?

In 2026, Shann ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shann most popular?

Shann reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #2,245 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shann most popular?

Shann has historically been most popular in Montana, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shann.

Is Shann a unisex name?

Yes — Shann is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 43% of Shanns assigned female and 57% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Shann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shann include Caroline, Cornelio, Sabin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦CarolinePeak #2245](/caroline)[👦CornelioPeak #2245](/cornelio)[👦SabinPeak #2245](/sabin)[👦FadiPeak #2245](/fadi)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧DruciePeak #4235](/drucie)[👧RomettaPeak #4235](/rometta)[👧PacitaPeak #4235](/pacita)[👧ShirliPeak #4235](/shirli)

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## About the name Shann 

Shann is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 281 births in the dataset. Shann's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #2,245\. Use the chart and map above to compare Shann's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1976 → ](/year/1976)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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