Shannon Larson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shannon Larson — old, wise river
271K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shannon Larson is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Shannon is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Shannon is an Irish name, Anglicised from Sionainn. Alternative spellings include Shannen, Shanon, Shannan, and Siannon. The variant Shanna is an Anglicisation of Sionna. Sionainn derives from the Irish name Abha na tSionainn for the River Shannon. Because the suffix ain indicates a diminutive in Irish, the name is sometimes mistranslated as 'little wise one', but means 'possessor of wisdom'. The surname Larson: Edward Larson (b. 1953), American historian Gustav Larson (1887–1968), Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo Lawrence Larson, American engineer Paul Larson, American computer scientist Richard Larson (b. 1943), American professor and operations researcher Ron Larson (b. 1941), American mathematician, author Bob Larson, television evangelist Brie Larson, American actress and pop singer Chad Larson, member of the Aquabats Charles Larson, American TV writer and producer Eric Larson, animator for the Walt Disney Studios Glen A. Shannon is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 271K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Shannon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Shannon

Meaning: old, wise river

Irish

Shannon is an Irish name, Anglicised from Sionainn. Alternative spellings include Shannen, Shanon, Shannan, and Siannon. The variant Shanna is an Anglicisation of Sionna. Sionainn derives from the Irish name Abha na tSionainn for the River Shannon. Because the suffix ain indicates a diminutive in Irish, the name is sometimes mistranslated as 'little wise one', but means 'possessor of wisdom'.

Surname: Larson

English

Edward Larson (b. 1953), American historian Gustav Larson (1887–1968), Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo Lawrence Larson, American engineer Paul Larson, American computer scientist Richard Larson (b. 1943), American professor and operations researcher Ron Larson (b. 1941), American mathematician, author Bob Larson, television evangelist Brie Larson, American actress and pop singer Chad Larson, member of the Aquabats Charles Larson, American TV writer and producer Eric Larson, animator for the Walt Disney Studios Glen A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Shannon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Shannon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Shannon Larson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Shannon Larson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Shannon?
The first name Shannon originates from Irish. Shannon is an Irish name, Anglicised from Sionainn. Alternative spellings include Shannen, Shanon, Shannan, and Siannon. The variant Shanna is an Anglicisation of Sionna. Sionainn derives from the Irish name Abha na tSionainn for the River Shannon. Because the suffix ain indicates a diminutive in Irish, the name is sometimes mistranslated as 'little wise one', but means 'possessor of wisdom'.
When was Shannon most popular?
The name Shannon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Larson?
The surname Larson originates from English. Edward Larson (b. 1953), American historian Gustav Larson (1887–1968), Swedish engineer, co-founder of Volvo Lawrence Larson, American engineer Paul Larson, American computer scientist Richard Larson (b. 1943), American professor and operations researcher Ron Larson (b. 1941), American mathematician, author Bob Larson, television evangelist Brie Larson, American actress and pop singer Chad Larson, member of the Aquabats Charles Larson, American TV writer and producer Eric Larson, animator for the Walt Disney Studios Glen A.
What are the origins of the name Shannon Larson?
The name Shannon Larson combines two different traditions: the first name Shannon has Irish roots, while the surname Larson originates from English.
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