Total births
1,131
Girls' name · since 1970
Shanea
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,131 babies named Shanea, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,131
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Shanea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,131 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Shanea recorded 1,131 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2014.
- 1,131 total births
- 1970–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,131 girls have been named Shanea since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,131
- total births
- 1970–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shanea was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
95 babies were named Shanea in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Shanea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shanea's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 95, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shanea at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Shanea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2014
- Peak year (1991)
- 95
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Shanea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shanea's strongest decade.
438 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shanea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 138
1970s
138 births
- 1980s
1980s
412 births
- 1990s
1990s
438 births
- 2000s 123
2000s
123 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 438 births (39% of all-time use).
How Shanea 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 Shanea's total volume
Shanea vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanea by state
Where Shanea concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 47 | 4.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 41 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 37 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.9% |
California share of Shanea's total US births 4.2%
Even split
47 of 1,131 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Shanea appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanea? ▼
1,131 babies have been named Shanea since 1970. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1991 with 95 births.
When was Shanea most popular? ▼
Shanea was most popular in the 1990s decade with 438 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Shanea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanea are California (47 births), New York (41 births), Pennsylvania (37 births).
How long has the name Shanea been used? ▼
Records for Shanea go back to 1970, giving 45 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Shanea? ▼
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 Shanea's data
- Shanea's decade-level peak was the 1990s (438 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaneas (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shanea
Nearby Names Like Shanea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanea
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 Shanea side by side: Shanea vs Sharon Shanea vs Shannon Shanea 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, 1970–2014 (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. "Shanea: Baby Name Since 1970 - 1,131 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanea. 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 Shanea 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.