Total births
79
Girls' name · since 1980
Shamanda
Shamanda has 79 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 79
- total births
- 1980–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
79 girls have been named Shamanda since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shamanda recorded 79 times among girls since 1980, 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 1980 to 1993.
- 79 total births
- 1980–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
79 girls have been named Shamanda since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 79
- total births
- 1980–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Shamanda was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
10 babies were named Shamanda in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Shamanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shamanda splits its recorded history at 1986: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shamanda at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Shamanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1993
- Peak year (1981)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Shamanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shamanda's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Shamanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 55 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamanda? ▼
79 babies have been named Shamanda since 1980. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1981 with 10 births.
When was Shamanda most popular? ▼
Shamanda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Shamanda been used? ▼
Shamanda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 14 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Shamanda? ▼
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 Shamanda's data
- Shamanda's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (55 total births) through the 1990s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shamanda
Nearby Names Like Shamanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamanda
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 Shamanda side by side: Shamanda vs Sharon Shamanda vs Shannon Shamanda vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1980–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shamanda: Baby Name Since 1980 - 79 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamanda. 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 Shamanda 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.