Shontel vs Shonda
Side-by-side comparison of Shontel and Shonda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Shontel | Shonda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 771 | 7,444 |
| Peak Year | 1972 | 1970 |
| Peak Year Births | 45 | 510 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1967 | 1954 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Shontel | Shonda |
|---|---|---|
| 1950ss | — | 111 |
| 1960ss | 35 | 1,390 |
| 1970ss | 309 | 4,074 |
| 1980ss | 202 | 1,440 |
| 1990ss | 202 | 369 |
| 2000ss | 23 | 60 |
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, 1967–2002.