Names / Shannon
Is Shannon a first name or a last name?
Shannon is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Shannon
- United States. Shannon is used both ways: about 46,147 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 343,370 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Shannon is used both ways: 23% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Shannon is used both ways: 25% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Shannon is used both ways: 43% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Shannon by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Shannon as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (670 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 130 | 271 | 32% |
| Canada | 23 | 78 | 23% |
| Australia | 13 | 40 | 25% |
| United Kingdom | 20 | 26 | 43% |
| New Zealand | 8 | 13 | 38% |
| Ireland | 4 | 8 | 33% |
| South Africa | 1 | 7 | 12% |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5 | 0% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Shannon in the United States
- As a surname: about 46,147 people in the 2010 census, rank 752 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 343,370 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 85% of them girls.
Shannon as a given name: men or women?
About 72% of people with Shannon as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 85% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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