Total births
36
Unisex name · since 1976
Shanga
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Shanga, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1976–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Shanga sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 36 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Shanga recorded 36 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1976 to 1983.
- 36 total births
- 1976–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 boys have been named Shanga since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 36
- total births
- 1976–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Shanga was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
16 babies were named Shanga in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Shanga's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shanga splits its recorded history at 1979: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shanga at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shanga popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1983
- Peak year (1979)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Shanga popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1979 (Shanga as girls' name)
Shanga by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shanga's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Shanga births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 30 births (83% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanga? ▼
36 babies have been named Shanga since 1976. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1979 with 16 births.
When was Shanga most popular? ▼
Shanga was most popular in the 1970s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Is Shanga a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shanga is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 36 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Shanga been used? ▼
Records for Shanga go back to 1976, giving 8 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Shanga? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shanga's data
- Shanga's decade-level peak was the 1970s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Shanga
Nearby Names Like Shanga
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanga
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shanga side by side: Shanga vs Shawn Shanga vs Shane Shanga vs Shaun
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, 1976–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shanga: Baby Name Since 1976 - 36 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanga. 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 Shanga 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.