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Shannon-Marie

Quick answerShannon derives from the Irish name Síonann, meaning "wise river" or "old river," referencing the River Shannon in Ireland and rooted in Old Irish linguistic tradition.

Irish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,707
TrendStable
Peak year2002
Syllables3
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish/English
CultureIrish-American
ReligionChristianity
Letters13
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#5,707

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Shannon-Marie

Shannon derives from the Irish name Síonann, meaning "wise river" or "old river," referencing the River Shannon in Ireland and rooted in Old Irish linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Shannon derives from the Irish name Síonann, meaning "wise river" or "old river," referencing the River Shannon in Ireland and rooted in Old Irish linguistic tradition. Shannon-Marie is primarily used in English-speaking Western cultures, particularly Ireland and the United States, with the hyphenated form becoming popular in the 20th century; Marie adds a French Catholic element, reflecting Christian naming conventions in predominantly Christian societies.

Shannon-Marie currently ranks #5,707 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.

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