Total births
596
Girls' name · since 1972
Shada
Shada has 596 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 596
- total births
- 1972–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Shada is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 596 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Shada recorded 596 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2015.
- 596 total births
- 1972–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
596 girls have been named Shada since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 596
- total births
- 1972–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Shada was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
49 babies were named Shada in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Shada's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shada's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shada at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Shada popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2015
- Peak year (1989)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Shada by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shada's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Shada births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
206 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s
2000s
122 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 211 births (35% of all-time use).
How Shada compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shada's total volume
Shada vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shada by state
Where Shada concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 37 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 25 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Shada's total US births 6.2%
Even split
37 of 596 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shada? ▼
596 babies have been named Shada since 1972. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1989 with 49 births.
When was Shada most popular? ▼
Shada was most popular in the 1990s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Shada most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shada are New York (37 births), Illinois (25 births), Maryland (7 births).
How long has the name Shada been used? ▼
Shada has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 44 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Shada? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shada's data
- Shada's decade-level peak was the 1990s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shadas (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shada
Nearby Names Like Shada
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shada
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shada side by side: Shada vs Sharon Shada vs Shannon Shada vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shada: Baby Name Since 1972 - 596 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shada. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shada draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.