Old river or wise one
An Americanized spelling of Shannon, derived from the River Shannon in Ireland. The name is rooted in the Old Irish 'Sionainn', which is associated with the goddess Sionna and the concept of ancient wisdom.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shannen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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