Total births
2,686
Girls' name · since 1971
Shaneka
2,686 babies named Shaneka in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1983. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,686
- total births
- 1971–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Shaneka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,686 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaneka has been recorded 2,686 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2008.
- 2,686 total births
- 1971–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,686 girls have been named Shaneka since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 2,686
- total births
- 1971–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Shaneka was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
164 babies were named Shaneka in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Shaneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaneka's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 164, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaneka at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Shaneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2008
- Peak year (1983)
- 164
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shaneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaneka's strongest decade.
1,398 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Shaneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 499
1970s
499 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,398 births
- 1990s
1990s
739 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,398 births (52% of all-time use).
How Shaneka 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 Shaneka's total volume
Shaneka vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaneka by state
Where Shaneka concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 243 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 204 | 7.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 180 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 148 | 5.5% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 130 | 4.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 123 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Texas | | 108 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 93 | 3.5% |
Florida share of Shaneka's total US births 9.0%
Even split
243 of 2,686 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Shaneka appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaneka? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 2,686 babies named Shaneka. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 164 births.
When was Shaneka most popular? ▼
Shaneka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,398 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Shaneka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaneka are Florida (243 births), Georgia (204 births), North Carolina (180 births).
How long has the name Shaneka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaneka since 1971 -- 38 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Shaneka? ▼
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 Shaneka's data
- Shaneka's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,398 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Shanekas (243 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Shaneka
Nearby Names Like Shaneka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaneka
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 Shaneka side by side: Shaneka vs Sharon Shaneka vs Shannon Shaneka 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, 1971–2008 (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. "Shaneka: Baby Name Since 1971 - 2,686 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaneka. 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 Shaneka 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.