Total births
826
Girls' name · since 1962
Shanette
826 babies named Shanette in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 826
- total births
- 1962–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Shanette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 826 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Shanette recorded 826 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2003.
- 826 total births
- 1962–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
826 girls have been named Shanette since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 826
- total births
- 1962–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shanette was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
45 babies were named Shanette in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Shanette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shanette's full recorded timeline at 1982, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shanette at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Shanette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2003
- Peak year (1972)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Shanette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shanette's strongest decade.
326 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shanette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 62
1960s
62 births
- 1970s
1970s
326 births
- 1980s
1980s
291 births
- 1990s 129
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 326 births (39% of all-time use).
How Shanette 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 Shanette's total volume
Shanette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanette by state
Where Shanette concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 62 | 7.5% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Shanette's total US births 7.5%
Even split
62 of 826 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanette? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 826 babies named Shanette. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 45 births.
When was Shanette most popular? ▼
Shanette was most popular in the 1970s decade with 326 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Shanette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanette are New York (62 births), California (37 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Shanette been used? ▼
Shanette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 42 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Shanette? ▼
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 Shanette's data
- Shanette's decade-level peak was the 1970s (326 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shanettes (62 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 Shanette
Nearby Names Like Shanette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanette
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 Shanette side by side: Shanette vs Sharon Shanette vs Shannon Shanette 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, 1962–2003 (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. "Shanette: Baby Name Since 1962 - 826 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanette. 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 Shanette 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.