Shannell
Every Shannell since 1970 — 498 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shannell
Shannell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 498 American babies have been named Shannell. Its peak came in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shannell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shannell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,319 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,818 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,859 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,474 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,405 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,009 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,732 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,122 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,770 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,031 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,616 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,965 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,697 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,820 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,933 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,897 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,813 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shannell in 2025?
Shannell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shannell?
498 babies have been named Shannell in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shannell most popular?
Shannell peaked in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Shannell a boy or girl name?
Shannell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shannell rising or falling?
Shannell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.