Girls name · California
Shannon in California
Shannon was the 2252nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Shannon that year. Since 1938, California families have named 32,634 babies Shannon.
Popularity over time
Shannon in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 | 627th |
| 1951 | 51 | 306th |
| 1963 | 305 | 130th |
| 1975 | 982 | 22nd |
| 1988 | 642 | 70th |
| 2000 | 199 | 221st |
| 2012 | 41 | 855th |
| 2025 | 9 | 2252nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 627th in 1938 to 2252nd in 2025.
The most babies named Shannon in California in a single year was 1,651, in 1970. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Shannon reached its best rank of 5th in Nevada (1969). See Shannon in every state →
How popular is Shannon in California?
Shannon was the 2252nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Shannon that year. Since 1938, California families have named 32,634 babies Shannon.
How many babies are named Shannon in California?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Shannon in California. The most babies named Shannon in California in a single year was 1,651, in 1970.
What is the rank of Shannon in California?
Shannon ranked 2252nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1970.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.