Total births
748
Unisex name · since 1966
Shandon
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 748 babies named Shandon, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 748
- total births
- 1966–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Shandon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 748 have been recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shandon has been recorded 748 times among boys since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2022.
- 748 total births
- 1966–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
748 boys have been named Shandon since 1966, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 748
- total births
- 1966–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Shandon was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
58 babies were named Shandon in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Shandon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shandon's full recorded timeline at 1994, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 58 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shandon at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Shandon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2022
- Peak year (1998)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Shandon popularity over time - girls
184 total births recorded since 1965 (Shandon as girls' name)
Shandon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shandon's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Shandon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
124 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
239 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s 57
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 239 births (32% of all-time use).
How Shandon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shandon's total volume
Shandon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shandon by state
Where Shandon concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 21 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
Utah share of Shandon's total US births 2.8%
Even split
21 of 748 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shandon? ▼
748 babies have been named Shandon since 1966. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1998 with 58 births.
When was Shandon most popular? ▼
Shandon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Shandon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shandon are Utah (21 births), Texas (16 births), California (6 births).
Is Shandon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shandon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 748 births, and as a girl's name it has 184 births.
How long has the name Shandon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shandon since 1966 -- 57 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Shandon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shandon's data
- Shandon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (239 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Shandons (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shandon
Nearby Names Like Shandon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shandon
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Shannon Boy
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Shayne Boy
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Compare Shandon side by side: Shandon vs Shawn Shandon vs Shane Shandon vs Shaun
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1966–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shandon: Baby Name Since 1966 - 748 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shandon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shandon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.