Total births
728
Unisex name · since 1962
Shandy
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 728 babies named Shandy, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 728
- total births
- 1962–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Shandy sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 728 recorded since 1962.
Shandy has 728 recorded births among girls since 1962, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2010.
- 728 total births
- 1962–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
728 girls have been named Shandy since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 728
- total births
- 1962–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Shandy was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
44 babies were named Shandy in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Shandy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shandy's full recorded timeline at 1988, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shandy at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Shandy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2010
- Peak year (1981)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Shandy popularity over time - boys
115 total births recorded since 1970 (Shandy as boys' name)
Shandy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shandy's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Shandy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
205 births
- 1980s
1980s
301 births
- 1990s
1990s
135 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 301 births (41% of all-time use).
How Shandy 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 Shandy's total volume
Shandy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shandy by state
Where Shandy concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 24 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Utah | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Shandy's total US births 3.3%
Even split
24 of 728 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shandy? ▼
Shandy has been given to 728 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 44 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Shandy most popular? ▼
Shandy was most popular in the 1980s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Shandy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shandy are Texas (24 births), Utah (10 births), California (6 births).
Is Shandy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shandy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 728 births, and as a boy's name it has 115 births.
How long has the name Shandy been used? ▼
Records for Shandy go back to 1962, giving 49 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Shandy? ▼
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 Shandy's data
- Shandy's decade-level peak was the 1980s (301 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Shandys (24 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 Shandy
Nearby Names Like Shandy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shandy
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
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 Shandy side by side: Shandy vs Sharon Shandy vs Shannon Shandy vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1962–2010 (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. "Shandy: Baby Name Since 1962 - 728 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shandy. 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 Shandy 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 June 2026.