Total births
7,997
Girls' name · since 1946
Shanda
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 7,997 babies named Shanda, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7,997
- total births
- 1946–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Shanda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 7,997 recorded since 1946.
Shanda has 7,997 recorded births among girls since 1946, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2014.
- 7,997 total births
- 1946–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
7,997 girls have been named Shanda since 1946, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 7,997
- total births
- 1946–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Shanda was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
387 babies were named Shanda in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Shanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shanda's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 387, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shanda at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Shanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2014
- Peak year (1974)
- 387
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Shanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shanda's strongest decade.
3,470 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Shanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s 266
1950s
266 births
- 1960s 1,127
1960s
1,127 births
- 1970s
1970s
3,470 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,178 births
- 1990s 767
1990s
767 births
- 2000s 150
2000s
150 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 3,470 births (43% of all-time use).
How Shanda 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 Shanda's total volume
Shanda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanda by state
Where Shanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 714 | 8.9% |
| #2 | California | | 521 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 358 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 344 | 4.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 273 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 223 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 218 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 209 | 2.6% |
Texas share of Shanda's total US births 8.9%
Even split
714 of 7,997 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 40 reporting states.
Shanda appears in 40 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanda? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 7,997 babies named Shanda. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 387 births.
When was Shanda most popular? ▼
Shanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 3,470 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Shanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanda are Texas (714 births), California (521 births), Ohio (358 births).
How long has the name Shanda been used? ▼
Records for Shanda go back to 1946, giving 69 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Shanda? ▼
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 Shanda's data
- Shanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (3,470 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Shandas (714 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Shanda
Nearby Names Like Shanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanda
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 Shanda side by side: Shanda vs Sharon Shanda vs Shannon Shanda 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, 1946–2014 (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. "Shanda: Baby Name Since 1946 - 7,997 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanda. 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 Shanda 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.