Total births
620
Girls' name · since 1969
Shantrell
620 babies named Shantrell in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 620
- total births
- 1969–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
620 girls have been named Shantrell since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shantrell recorded 620 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 2007.
- 620 total births
- 1969–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
620 girls have been named Shantrell since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 620
- total births
- 1969–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Shantrell was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
36 babies were named Shantrell in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Shantrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shantrell's full recorded timeline at 1988, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shantrell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shantrell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2007
- Peak year (1985)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Shantrell popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1983 (Shantrell as boys' name)
Shantrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shantrell's strongest decade.
234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Shantrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s
1980s
234 births
- 1990s
1990s
198 births
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 234 births (38% of all-time use).
How Shantrell 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 Shantrell's total volume
Shantrell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shantrell by state
Where Shantrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 106 | 17.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 94 | 15.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 26 | 4.2% |
Louisiana share of Shantrell's total US births 17.1%
Even split
106 of 620 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shantrell? ▼
620 babies have been named Shantrell since 1969. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1985 with 36 births.
When was Shantrell most popular? ▼
Shantrell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 234 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Shantrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shantrell are Louisiana (106 births), Florida (94 births), Georgia (26 births).
How long has the name Shantrell been used? ▼
Records for Shantrell go back to 1969, giving 39 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Shantrell? ▼
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 Shantrell's data
- Shantrell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (234 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Shantrells (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Shantrell
Nearby Names Like Shantrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shantrell
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 Shantrell side by side: Shantrell vs Sharon Shantrell vs Shannon Shantrell 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, 1969–2007 (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. "Shantrell: Baby Name Since 1969 - 620 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shantrell. 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 Shantrell 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.