Shannagh
femaleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Shannagh: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
among girls in England and Wales · 1996–2002
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1996 | #2350 |
| 1997 | #2738 |
| 1999 | #3900 |
| 2002 | #3409 |
VerifiedSource: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales.Confidence: high.
See all England and Wales names · Source: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales
What the data shows
Recorded in official data among girls in England and Wales in 4 of the 7 years from 1996 to 2002.
Official data from 2 national registrars across 2 regions, 1996–2003 · Office for National Statistics. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded1996
First recorded at #2350 among girls in England and Wales in 1996 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2002
Most recently recorded at #3409 among girls in England and Wales, in 2002.
England and Wales · Girls
Popularity data
Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 1996 to 2003. Highest recorded position: #248 in Northern Ireland in 2003.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | England and Wales | female | #3409 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | England and Wales | female | #3900 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | England and Wales | female | #2738 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1996 | England and Wales | female | #2350 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | Northern Ireland | female | #248 | 5 | High | Verified |
- England and Wales hub — collected by Office for National Statistics
- Northern Ireland hub — collected by NISRA
See methodology and data sources for how popularity data is collected and what "confidence" means.
Where Shannagh is officially recorded
2 official registrars have recorded Shannagh, between 1996 and 2003, in 5 of those 8 years. Each registrar publishes for its own population on its own methodology, so the positions below are each one country's own ranking and are not comparable with one another.
| Registrar | Recorded | Years | Its own highest position |
|---|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 1996–2002 | 4 | #2350 in 1996 |
| Northern Ireland | 2003 | 1 | #248 in 2003 |
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Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 1996 to 2003. Highest recorded position: #248 in Northern Ireland in 2003. Source data last verified 2026-07-22.