Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1968
Shahna
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Shahna, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1968–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Shahna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 41 have been recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shahna has been recorded 41 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 1987.
- 41 total births
- 1968–1987 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Shahna since 1968, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1987.
- 41
- total births
- 1968–1987
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Shahna was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
15 babies were named Shahna in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Shahna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shahna splits its recorded history at 1976: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1968 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shahna at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Shahna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–1987
- Peak year (1968)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Shahna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Shahna's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Shahna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 24 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shahna? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 41 babies named Shahna. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 15 births.
When was Shahna most popular? ▼
Shahna was most popular in the 1960s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Shahna been used? ▼
Records for Shahna go back to 1968, giving 20 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Shahna? ▼
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 Shahna's data
- Shahna's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1980s (11) -- 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 Shahna
Nearby Names Like Shahna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shahna
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 Shahna side by side: Shahna vs Sharon Shahna vs Shannon Shahna vs Shawna
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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, 1968–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shahna: Baby Name Since 1968 - 41 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shahna. 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 Shahna 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.