Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1986
Shadea
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Shadea, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1986–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Shadea sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Shadea recorded 52 times among girls since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 1996.
- 52 total births
- 1986–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Shadea since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 52
- total births
- 1986–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Shadea was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
10 babies were named Shadea in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Shadea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shadea's full recorded timeline at 1989, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shadea at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Shadea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–1996
- Peak year (1987)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Shadea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shadea's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Shadea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 30 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shadea? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 52 babies named Shadea. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 10 births.
When was Shadea most popular? ▼
Shadea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Shadea been used? ▼
Records for Shadea go back to 1986, giving 11 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Shadea? ▼
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 Shadea's data
- Shadea's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 1990s (22) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shadea
Nearby Names Like Shadea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shadea
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 Shadea side by side: Shadea vs Sharon Shadea vs Shannon Shadea vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1986–1996 (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. "Shadea: Baby Name Since 1986 - 52 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shadea. 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 Shadea 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 July 2026.