Total births
954
Girls' name · since 1972
Shaindel
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 954 babies named Shaindel, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4495
- among girls today
- 954
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Shaindel is the #4495 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 954 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaindel has been recorded 954 times among girls since 1972, currently ranked #4495 nationally and more common than 75% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #4495 among girls today
- 954 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shaindel is currently the #4495 girls' name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 954 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4495
- among girls today
- 954
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Shaindel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4495
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Shaindel was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
43 babies were named Shaindel in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Shaindel compares
954 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shaindel's all-time total is 150% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shaindel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 954 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Shaindel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaindel's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaindel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,495
Active since
1972
Shaindel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Shaindel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shaindel's strongest decade.
317 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Shaindel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 1990s
1990s
141 births
- 2000s
2000s
217 births
- 2010s
2010s
317 births
- 2020s
2020s
175 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 317 births (33% of all-time use).
How Shaindel 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 Shaindel's total volume
Shaindel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaindel by state
Where Shaindel concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 568 | 59.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 126 | 13.2% |
New York share of Shaindel's total US births 59.5%
Even split
568 of 954 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaindel? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 954 babies named Shaindel. Today it holds rank #4495 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 43 births.
When was Shaindel most popular? ▼
Shaindel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 317 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Shaindel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaindel are New York (568 births), New Jersey (126 births).
How long has the name Shaindel been used? ▼
Shaindel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Shaindel? ▼
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 Shaindel's data
- Shaindel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (317 total births) through the 2020s (175) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shaindels (568 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 Shaindel
Nearby Names Like Shaindel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaindel
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 Shaindel side by side: Shaindel vs Sharon Shaindel vs Shannon Shaindel vs Shawna
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Shaindel: #4495 Girls' Name - 954 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaindel. 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 Shaindel 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.