Total births
415
Girls' name · since 1964
Shaney
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 415 babies named Shaney, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 415
- total births
- 1964–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Shaney is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 415 have been recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaney has been recorded 415 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2017.
- 415 total births
- 1964–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
415 girls have been named Shaney since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 415
- total births
- 1964–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Shaney was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
27 babies were named Shaney in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shaney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaney's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaney at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Shaney popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2017
- Peak year (1992)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Shaney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shaney's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Shaney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
- 1970s
1970s
135 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s
1990s
115 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 135 births (33% of all-time use).
Shaney by state
Where Shaney concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Shaney's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 415 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaney? ▼
Shaney has been given to 415 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 27 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Shaney most popular? ▼
Shaney was most popular in the 1970s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shaney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaney are California (6 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Shaney been used? ▼
Records for Shaney go back to 1964, giving 54 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Shaney? ▼
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 Shaney's data
- Shaney's decade-level peak was the 1970s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaneys (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shaney
Nearby Names Like Shaney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaney
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 Shaney side by side: Shaney vs Sharon Shaney vs Shannon Shaney 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, 1964–2017 (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. "Shaney: Baby Name Since 1964 - 415 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaney. 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 Shaney 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.