Total births
703
Girls' name · since 1980
Shanteria
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 703 babies named Shanteria, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 703
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Shanteria sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 703 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Shanteria recorded 703 times among girls since 1980, 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 1980 to 2008.
- 703 total births
- 1980–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
703 girls have been named Shanteria since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 703
- total births
- 1980–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Shanteria was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
51 babies were named Shanteria in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Shanteria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shanteria splits its recorded history at 1994: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shanteria at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Shanteria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2008
- Peak year (1991)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Shanteria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shanteria's strongest decade.
374 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Shanteria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s
1990s
374 births
- 2000s 115
2000s
115 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 374 births (53% of all-time use).
How Shanteria 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 Shanteria's total volume
Shanteria vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shanteria by state
Where Shanteria concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 225 | 32.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 169 | 24.0% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 10 | 1.4% |
Georgia share of Shanteria's total US births 32.0%
Even split
225 of 703 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shanteria? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 703 babies named Shanteria. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 51 births.
When was Shanteria most popular? ▼
Shanteria was most popular in the 1990s decade with 374 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Shanteria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shanteria are Georgia (225 births), Florida (169 births), Mississippi (12 births).
How long has the name Shanteria been used? ▼
Records for Shanteria go back to 1980, giving 29 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Shanteria? ▼
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 Shanteria's data
- Shanteria's decade-level peak was the 1990s (374 total births); usage has since declined to 115 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Shanterias (225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Shanteria
Nearby Names Like Shanteria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shanteria
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 Shanteria side by side: Shanteria vs Sharon Shanteria vs Shannon Shanteria 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, 1980–2008 (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. "Shanteria: Baby Name Since 1980 - 703 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shanteria. 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 Shanteria 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.