Girls name · Illinois
Shannon in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 12,514 babies are named Shannon across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1942. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1102 most popular girls name, with 8 born.
Popularity over time
Shannon in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | #786 |
| 1957 | 23 | #434 |
| 1968 | 223 | #89 |
| 1979 | 493 | #27 |
| 1990 | 240 | #69 |
| 2001 | 107 | #150 |
| 2012 | 19 | #624 |
| 2025 | 8 | #1102 |
No year in Illinois had more Shannon births than 1976, when 582 were born. Shannon's highest rank in Illinois was #21, set in 1976.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #21 in 1976 to #1774 in 2018, starting at #786 in 1942 and ending at #1102 in 2025.
Nationally, Shannon's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #5 in 1969. See Shannon in every state →
How popular is Shannon in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 12,514 babies are named Shannon across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1942. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1102 most popular girls name, with 8 born.
How many babies are named Shannon in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 8 births of babies named Shannon in 2025.
What is the rank of Shannon in Illinois?
Shannon ranked #1102 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.