Total births
357
Girls' name · since 1983
Shanece
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 357 babies named Shanece, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 357
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
357 girls have been named Shanece since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shanece has been recorded 357 times among girls since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2017.
- 357 total births
- 1983–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
357 girls have been named Shanece since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 357
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Shanece was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
56 babies were named Shanece in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shanece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shanece's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shanece at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Shanece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2017
- Peak year (1992)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Shanece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shanece's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Shanece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
221 births
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 221 births (62% of all-time use).
Shanece by state
Where Shanece concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 2.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Shanece's total US births 2.8%
Even split
10 of 357 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanece? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 357 babies named Shanece. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 56 births.
When was Shanece most popular? ▼
Shanece was most popular in the 1990s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shanece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanece are New York (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Shanece been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shanece since 1983 -- 35 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Shanece? ▼
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 Shanece's data
- Shanece's decade-level peak was the 1990s (221 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shaneces (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Shanece
Nearby Names Like Shanece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanece
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 Shanece side by side: Shanece vs Sharon Shanece vs Shannon Shanece vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1983–2017 (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. "Shanece: Baby Name Since 1983 - 357 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanece. 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 Shanece 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.