Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1978
Shakeshia
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 43 babies named Shakeshia, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1978–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Shakeshia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 43 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeshia recorded 43 times among girls since 1978, 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 1978 to 1990.
- 43 total births
- 1978–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Shakeshia since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 43
- total births
- 1978–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Shakeshia was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
7 babies were named Shakeshia in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakeshia splits its recorded history at 1987: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakeshia at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Shakeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1990
- Peak year (1979)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Shakeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakeshia's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Shakeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 24 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeshia? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 43 babies named Shakeshia. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 7 births.
When was Shakeshia most popular? ▼
Shakeshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Shakeshia been used? ▼
Records for Shakeshia go back to 1978, giving 13 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Shakeshia? ▼
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 Shakeshia's data
- Shakeshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- 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 Shakeshia
Nearby Names Like Shakeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeshia
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 Shakeshia side by side: Shakeshia vs Sharon Shakeshia vs Shannon Shakeshia vs Shawna
Related Names
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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, 1978–1990 (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. "Shakeshia: Baby Name Since 1978 - 43 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeshia. 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 Shakeshia 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.