Total births
462
Girls' name · since 1974
Shaquetta
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 462 babies named Shaquetta, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 462
- total births
- 1974–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
462 girls have been named Shaquetta since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaquetta has been recorded 462 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1998.
- 462 total births
- 1974–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
462 girls have been named Shaquetta since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 462
- total births
- 1974–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Shaquetta was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
42 babies were named Shaquetta in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Shaquetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaquetta splits its recorded history at 1987: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaquetta at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shaquetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1998
- Peak year (1990)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Shaquetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaquetta's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Shaquetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
209 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 217 births (47% of all-time use).
Shaquetta by state
Where Shaquetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 46 | 10.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.1% |
South Carolina share of Shaquetta's total US births 10.0%
Even split
46 of 462 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaquetta? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 462 babies named Shaquetta. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 42 births.
When was Shaquetta most popular? ▼
Shaquetta was most popular in the 1980s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Shaquetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaquetta are South Carolina (46 births), North Carolina (10 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Shaquetta been used? ▼
Records for Shaquetta go back to 1974, giving 25 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Shaquetta? ▼
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 Shaquetta's data
- Shaquetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (217 total births) through the 1990s (209) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Shaquettas (46 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Shaquetta
Nearby Names Like Shaquetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaquetta
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 Shaquetta side by side: Shaquetta vs Sharon Shaquetta vs Shannon Shaquetta 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, 1974–1998 (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. "Shaquetta: Baby Name Since 1974 - 462 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaquetta. 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 Shaquetta 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.