Total births
498
Girls' name · since 1970
Shannell
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 498 babies named Shannell, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 498
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
498 girls have been named Shannell since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shannell recorded 498 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2021.
- 498 total births
- 1970–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
498 girls have been named Shannell since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 498
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Shannell was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
29 babies were named Shannell in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Shannell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shannell's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shannell at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Shannell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2021
- Peak year (1987)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Shannell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shannell's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Shannell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 39
2000s
39 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 186 births (37% of all-time use).
Shannell by state
Where Shannell concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Shannell's total US births 1.2%
Even split
6 of 498 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shannell? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 498 babies named Shannell. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 29 births.
When was Shannell most popular? ▼
Shannell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Shannell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shannell are California (6 births), New York (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Shannell been used? ▼
Shannell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 52 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Shannell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shannell's data
- Shannell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shannells (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shannell
Nearby Names Like Shannell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shannell
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shannell side by side: Shannell vs Sharon Shannell vs Shannon Shannell vs Shawna
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–2021 (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. "Shannell: Baby Name Since 1970 - 498 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shannell. 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 Shannell 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 July 2026.