Total births
541
Girls' name · since 1973
Shaena
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 541 babies named Shaena, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 541
- total births
- 1973–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Shaena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 541 have been recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaena has been recorded 541 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2015.
- 541 total births
- 1973–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
541 girls have been named Shaena since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 541
- total births
- 1973–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Shaena was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
39 babies were named Shaena in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Shaena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaena splits its recorded history at 1990: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaena at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shaena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2015
- Peak year (1985)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Shaena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaena's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Shaena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
177 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 235 births (43% of all-time use).
How Shaena 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 Shaena's total volume
Shaena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaena by state
Where Shaena concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Shaena's total US births 1.8%
Even split
10 of 541 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaena? ▼
Shaena has been given to 541 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 39 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Shaena most popular? ▼
Shaena was most popular in the 1980s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Shaena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaena are California (10 births), New York (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Shaena been used? ▼
Records for Shaena go back to 1973, giving 43 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Shaena? ▼
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 Shaena's data
- Shaena's decade-level peak was the 1980s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaenas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shaena
Nearby Names Like Shaena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaena
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 Shaena side by side: Shaena vs Sharon Shaena vs Shannon Shaena 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, 1973–2015 (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. "Shaena: Baby Name Since 1973 - 541 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaena. 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 Shaena 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.