Total births
508
Girls' name · since 1973
Shakeena
Shakeena has 508 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 508
- total births
- 1973–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
508 girls have been named Shakeena since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeena recorded 508 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2006.
- 508 total births
- 1973–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
508 girls have been named Shakeena since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 508
- total births
- 1973–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shakeena was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
35 babies were named Shakeena in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shakeena's full recorded timeline at 1988, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shakeena at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shakeena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2006
- Peak year (1983)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Shakeena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakeena's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shakeena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 66
1970s
66 births
- 1980s
1980s
272 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 272 births (54% of all-time use).
How Shakeena 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 Shakeena's total volume
Shakeena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shakeena by state
Where Shakeena concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 91 | 17.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 23 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Shakeena's total US births 17.9%
Even split
91 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeena? ▼
508 babies have been named Shakeena since 1973. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1983 with 35 births.
When was Shakeena most popular? ▼
Shakeena was most popular in the 1980s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Shakeena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeena are New York (91 births), Pennsylvania (23 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Shakeena been used? ▼
Shakeena has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 34 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Shakeena? ▼
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 Shakeena's data
- Shakeena's decade-level peak was the 1980s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakeenas (91 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 Shakeena
Nearby Names Like Shakeena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeena
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 Shakeena side by side: Shakeena vs Sharon Shakeena vs Shannon Shakeena 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, 1973–2006 (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. "Shakeena: Baby Name Since 1973 - 508 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeena. 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 Shakeena 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.