Total births
2,005
Girls' name · since 1970
Shaniece
2,005 babies named Shaniece in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 2,005
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2,005 girls have been named Shaniece since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaniece recorded 2,005 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2021.
- 2,005 total births
- 1970–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,005 girls have been named Shaniece since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 2,005
- total births
- 1970–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Shaniece was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
208 babies were named Shaniece in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shaniece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaniece's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2015, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 208, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaniece at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Shaniece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2021
- Peak year (1992)
- 208
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Shaniece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaniece's strongest decade.
1,032 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Shaniece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s
1980s
525 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,032 births
- 2000s 263
2000s
263 births
- 2010s 111
2010s
111 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,032 births (51% of all-time use).
How Shaniece 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 Shaniece's total volume
Shaniece vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaniece by state
Where Shaniece concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 294 | 14.7% |
| #2 | California | | 121 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 70 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 63 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 61 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 60 | 3.0% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 39 | 1.9% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 38 | 1.9% |
New York share of Shaniece's total US births 14.7%
Even split
294 of 2,005 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Shaniece appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaniece? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 2,005 babies named Shaniece. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 208 births.
When was Shaniece most popular? ▼
Shaniece was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,032 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shaniece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaniece are New York (294 births), California (121 births), Illinois (70 births).
How long has the name Shaniece been used? ▼
Shaniece has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 52 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Shaniece? ▼
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 Shaniece's data
- Shaniece's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,032 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shanieces (294 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 Shaniece
Nearby Names Like Shaniece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaniece
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 Shaniece side by side: Shaniece vs Sharon Shaniece vs Shannon Shaniece 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, 1970–2021 (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. "Shaniece: Baby Name Since 1970 - 2,005 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaniece. 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 Shaniece 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.