Total births
255
Girls' name · since 1979
Shakendra
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 255 babies named Shakendra, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 255
- total births
- 1979–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Shakendra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 255 have been recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Shakendra recorded 255 times among girls since 1979, 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 1979 to 2002.
- 255 total births
- 1979–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
255 girls have been named Shakendra since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 255
- total births
- 1979–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Shakendra was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
27 babies were named Shakendra in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Shakendra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakendra splits its recorded history at 1991: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakendra at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Shakendra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2002
- Peak year (1987)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Shakendra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakendra's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Shakendra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 119 births (47% of all-time use).
Shakendra by state
Where Shakendra concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 11 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 7 | 2.7% |
Florida share of Shakendra's total US births 4.3%
Even split
11 of 255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakendra? ▼
Shakendra has been given to 255 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 27 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Shakendra most popular? ▼
Shakendra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Shakendra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakendra are Florida (11 births), Texas (11 births), Georgia (7 births).
How long has the name Shakendra been used? ▼
Records for Shakendra go back to 1979, giving 24 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Shakendra? ▼
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 Shakendra's data
- Shakendra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Shakendras (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Shakendra
Nearby Names Like Shakendra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakendra
Sharon Girl
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Shannon Girl
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Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shakendra side by side: Shakendra vs Sharon Shakendra vs Shannon Shakendra 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, 1979–2002 (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. "Shakendra: Baby Name Since 1979 - 255 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakendra. 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 Shakendra 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.