Total births
638
Girls' name · since 1970
Shadonna
Shadonna has 638 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 638
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
638 girls have been named Shadonna since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shadonna recorded 638 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2001.
- 638 total births
- 1970–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
638 girls have been named Shadonna since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 638
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Shadonna was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
54 babies were named Shadonna in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Shadonna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shadonna splits its recorded history at 1984: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shadonna at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Shadonna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2001
- Peak year (1980)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shadonna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shadonna's strongest decade.
339 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Shadonna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
167 births
- 1980s
1980s
339 births
- 1990s 127
1990s
127 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 339 births (53% of all-time use).
How Shadonna 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 Shadonna's total volume
Shadonna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shadonna by state
Where Shadonna concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | District of Columbia | | 15 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
District of Columbia share of Shadonna's total US births 2.4%
Even split
15 of 638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shadonna? ▼
638 babies have been named Shadonna since 1970. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1980 with 54 births.
When was Shadonna most popular? ▼
Shadonna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 339 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Shadonna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shadonna are District of Columbia (15 births), Louisiana (11 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Shadonna been used? ▼
Shadonna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 32 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Shadonna? ▼
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 Shadonna's data
- Shadonna's decade-level peak was the 1980s (339 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- District of Columbia records the most Shadonnas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. District of Columbia 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 Shadonna
Nearby Names Like Shadonna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shadonna
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 Shadonna side by side: Shadonna vs Sharon Shadonna vs Shannon Shadonna vs Shawna
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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, 1970–2001 (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. "Shadonna: Baby Name Since 1970 - 638 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shadonna. 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 Shadonna 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.