Total births
2,286
Girls' name · since 1973
Shaquana
Shaquana has 2,286 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,286
- total births
- 1973–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2,286 girls have been named Shaquana since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaquana recorded 2,286 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2005.
- 2,286 total births
- 1973–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,286 girls have been named Shaquana since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 2,286
- total births
- 1973–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Shaquana was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
209 babies were named Shaquana in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Shaquana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaquana's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 209, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaquana at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Shaquana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2005
- Peak year (1991)
- 209
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shaquana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaquana's strongest decade.
1,022 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Shaquana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 207
1970s
207 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,022 births
- 1990s
1990s
988 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,022 births (45% of all-time use).
How Shaquana 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 Shaquana's total volume
Shaquana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaquana by state
Where Shaquana concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 853 | 37.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 162 | 7.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 138 | 6.0% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 132 | 5.8% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 55 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 53 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 48 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 47 | 2.1% |
New York share of Shaquana's total US births 37.3%
Even split
853 of 2,286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Shaquana appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaquana? ▼
Shaquana has been given to 2,286 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 209 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Shaquana most popular? ▼
Shaquana was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,022 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Shaquana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaquana are New York (853 births), New Jersey (162 births), North Carolina (138 births).
How long has the name Shaquana been used? ▼
Shaquana has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 33 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Shaquana? ▼
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 Shaquana's data
- Shaquana's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,022 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shaquanas (853 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 Shaquana
Nearby Names Like Shaquana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaquana
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 Shaquana side by side: Shaquana vs Sharon Shaquana vs Shannon Shaquana 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, 1973–2005 (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. "Shaquana: Baby Name Since 1973 - 2,286 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaquana. 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 Shaquana 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.