Shonda vs Shonna
Side-by-side comparison of Shonda and Shonna — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Shonda | Shonna |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 7,444 | 3,089 |
| Peak Year | 1970 | 1977 |
| Peak Year Births | 510 | 194 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1954 | 1942 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Shonda | Shonna |
|---|---|---|
| 1940ss | — | 26 |
| 1950ss | 111 | 131 |
| 1960ss | 1,390 | 619 |
| 1970ss | 4,074 | 1,391 |
| 1980ss | 1,440 | 631 |
| 1990ss | 369 | 233 |
| 2000ss | 60 | 51 |
| 2010ss | — | 7 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1954–2008.