Total births
636
Girls' name · since 1977
Shatia
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 636 babies named Shatia, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 636
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
636 girls have been named Shatia since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shatia recorded 636 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2012.
- 636 total births
- 1977–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
636 girls have been named Shatia since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 636
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Shatia was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
54 babies were named Shatia in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shatia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shatia's full recorded timeline at 1993, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 54 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shatia at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Shatia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2012
- Peak year (1992)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Shatia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shatia's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Shatia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
266 births
- 1990s
1990s
283 births
- 2000s 64
2000s
64 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 283 births (44% of all-time use).
How Shatia 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 Shatia's total volume
Shatia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shatia by state
Where Shatia concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 69 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 19 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 18 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Shatia's total US births 10.8%
Even split
69 of 636 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shatia? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 636 babies named Shatia. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 54 births.
When was Shatia most popular? ▼
Shatia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shatia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shatia are New York (69 births), Maryland (19 births), Ohio (18 births).
How long has the name Shatia been used? ▼
Records for Shatia go back to 1977, giving 36 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Shatia? ▼
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 Shatia's data
- Shatia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shatias (69 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 Shatia
Nearby Names Like Shatia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shatia
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 Shatia side by side: Shatia vs Sharon Shatia vs Shannon Shatia 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, 1977–2012 (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. "Shatia: Baby Name Since 1977 - 636 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shatia. 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 Shatia 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.