girls' name 1974–2017

Shannon

Shannon is losing ground — from #92 in 1974 to #823 in 2017.

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#823 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
4,675 total 1974–2017

Note: Shannon hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 106 to 2 (-98%).

Peak popularity was in 1993 (286 registrations).

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Peak 1993 · 286
Low 2016 · 2
Years tracked 29

Neighbours in the 2017 ranking

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Shannon was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Shannon popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #558)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Shannon — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #558
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In 2017: 2 babies named Shannon across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Shannon?
Between 1974 and 2017, Shannon was registered for 4,675 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Shannon a popular name in Australia?
Shannon has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #823 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.