Total births
489
Girls' name · since 1969
Shantee
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 489 babies named Shantee, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 489
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Shantee is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 489 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Shantee recorded 489 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2008.
- 489 total births
- 1969–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
489 girls have been named Shantee since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 489
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Shantee was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
30 babies were named Shantee in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Shantee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shantee's SSA record in two at 1985 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 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shantee at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shantee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2008
- Peak year (1986)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Shantee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shantee's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Shantee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
150 births
- 1980s
1980s
216 births
- 1990s
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 216 births (44% of all-time use).
Shantee by state
Where Shantee concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 2.0% |
California share of Shantee's total US births 2.2%
Even split
11 of 489 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shantee? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 489 babies named Shantee. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 30 births.
When was Shantee most popular? ▼
Shantee was most popular in the 1980s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Shantee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shantee are California (11 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Shantee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shantee since 1969 -- 40 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Shantee? ▼
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 Shantee's data
- Shantee's decade-level peak was the 1980s (216 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shantees (11 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 Shantee
Nearby Names Like Shantee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shantee
Sharon Girl
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Shannon Girl
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Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shantee side by side: Shantee vs Sharon Shantee vs Shannon Shantee 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, 1969–2008 (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. "Shantee: Baby Name Since 1969 - 489 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shantee. 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 Shantee 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.