Total births
913
Girls' name · since 1969
Shanetta
Shanetta has 913 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 913
- total births
- 1969–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
913 girls have been named Shanetta since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shanetta has been recorded 913 times among girls since 1969, 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 1969 to 2002.
- 913 total births
- 1969–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
913 girls have been named Shanetta since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 913
- total births
- 1969–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Shanetta was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
54 babies were named Shanetta in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Shanetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shanetta splits its recorded history at 1985: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1998 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shanetta at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shanetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2002
- Peak year (1979)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Shanetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shanetta's strongest decade.
414 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Shanetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
327 births
- 1980s
1980s
414 births
- 1990s 151
1990s
151 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 414 births (45% of all-time use).
How Shanetta 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 Shanetta's total volume
Shanetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanetta by state
Where Shanetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 72 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 22 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | New York | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
North Carolina share of Shanetta's total US births 7.9%
Even split
72 of 913 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Shanetta appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanetta? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 913 babies named Shanetta. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 54 births.
When was Shanetta most popular? ▼
Shanetta was most popular in the 1980s decade with 414 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Shanetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanetta are North Carolina (72 births), Illinois (22 births), Florida (15 births).
How long has the name Shanetta been used? ▼
Shanetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 34 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Shanetta? ▼
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 Shanetta's data
- Shanetta's decade-level peak was the 1980s (414 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Shanettas (72 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Shanetta
Nearby Names Like Shanetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanetta
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 Shanetta side by side: Shanetta vs Sharon Shanetta vs Shannon Shanetta 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, 1969–2002 (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. "Shanetta: Baby Name Since 1969 - 913 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanetta. 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 Shanetta 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.