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