Total births
29
Girls' name · since 1987
Shakarra
Shakarra has 29 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 29
- total births
- 1987–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Shakarra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 29 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Shakarra recorded 29 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2001.
- 29 total births
- 1987–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 girls have been named Shakarra since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 29
- total births
- 1987–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Shakarra was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
9 babies were named Shakarra in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shakarra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakarra splits its recorded history at 1992: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakarra at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Shakarra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2001
- Peak year (1992)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Shakarra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakarra's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Shakarra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 17 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakarra? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 29 babies named Shakarra. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 9 births.
When was Shakarra most popular? ▼
Shakarra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Shakarra been used? ▼
Shakarra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 15 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Shakarra? ▼
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 Shakarra's data
- Shakarra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (17 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.
- 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 Shakarra
Nearby Names Like Shakarra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakarra
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 Shakarra side by side: Shakarra vs Sharon Shakarra vs Shannon Shakarra 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, 1987–2001 (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. "Shakarra: Baby Name Since 1987 - 29 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakarra. 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 Shakarra 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.