Total births
1,874
Girls' name · since 1971
Shanequa
Shanequa has 1,874 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,874
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Shanequa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,874 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Shanequa recorded 1,874 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 2002.
- 1,874 total births
- 1971–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,874 girls have been named Shanequa since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,874
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Shanequa was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
284 babies were named Shanequa in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Shanequa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shanequa's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 284, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shanequa at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Shanequa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2002
- Peak year (1991)
- 284
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shanequa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shanequa's strongest decade.
1,107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Shanequa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 234
1970s
234 births
- 1980s
1980s
514 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,107 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,107 births (59% of all-time use).
How Shanequa 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 Shanequa's total volume
Shanequa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanequa by state
Where Shanequa concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 439 | 23.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 191 | 10.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 87 | 4.6% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 77 | 4.1% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 73 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 60 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 52 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 49 | 2.6% |
New York share of Shanequa's total US births 23.4%
Even split
439 of 1,874 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Shanequa appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanequa? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,874 babies named Shanequa. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 284 births.
When was Shanequa most popular? ▼
Shanequa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,107 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Shanequa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanequa are New York (439 births), Texas (191 births), Georgia (87 births).
How long has the name Shanequa been used? ▼
Shanequa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 32 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Shanequa? ▼
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 Shanequa's data
- Shanequa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,107 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shanequas (439 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 Shanequa
Nearby Names Like Shanequa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanequa
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 Shanequa side by side: Shanequa vs Sharon Shanequa vs Shannon Shanequa 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, 1971–2002 (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. "Shanequa: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,874 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanequa. 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 Shanequa 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.