Total births
679
Girls' name · since 1977
Shantavia
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 679 babies named Shantavia, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 679
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Shantavia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 679 recorded since 1977.
Shantavia has 679 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2009.
- 679 total births
- 1977–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
679 girls have been named Shantavia since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 679
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Shantavia was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
53 babies were named Shantavia in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shantavia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shantavia splits its recorded history at 1994: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shantavia at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Shantavia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2009
- Peak year (1992)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shantavia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shantavia's strongest decade.
342 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Shantavia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
208 births
- 1990s
1990s
342 births
- 2000s 113
2000s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 342 births (50% of all-time use).
How Shantavia 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 Shantavia's total volume
Shantavia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shantavia by state
Where Shantavia concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 147 | 21.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 63 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 32 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 19 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Shantavia's total US births 21.6%
Even split
147 of 679 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shantavia? ▼
Shantavia has been given to 679 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 53 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Shantavia most popular? ▼
Shantavia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 342 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shantavia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shantavia are Florida (147 births), Georgia (63 births), Texas (32 births).
How long has the name Shantavia been used? ▼
Records for Shantavia go back to 1977, giving 33 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Shantavia? ▼
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 Shantavia's data
- Shantavia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (342 total births); usage has since declined to 113 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Shantavias (147 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Shantavia
Nearby Names Like Shantavia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shantavia
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 Shantavia side by side: Shantavia vs Sharon Shantavia vs Shannon Shantavia vs Shawna
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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, 1977–2009 (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. "Shantavia: Baby Name Since 1977 - 679 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shantavia. 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 Shantavia 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.