Total births
609
Girls' name · since 1974
Shaunice
609 babies named Shaunice in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 609
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Shaunice sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 609 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Shaunice recorded 609 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 2011.
- 609 total births
- 1974–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
609 girls have been named Shaunice since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 609
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shaunice was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
71 babies were named Shaunice in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shaunice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaunice splits its recorded history at 1996: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 71 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaunice at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shaunice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2011
- Peak year (1992)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shaunice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaunice's strongest decade.
327 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shaunice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
156 births
- 1990s
1990s
327 births
- 2000s 99
2000s
99 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 327 births (54% of all-time use).
How Shaunice 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 Shaunice's total volume
Shaunice vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaunice by state
Where Shaunice concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #5 | District of Columbia | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Shaunice's total US births 6.7%
Even split
41 of 609 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaunice? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 609 babies named Shaunice. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 71 births.
When was Shaunice most popular? ▼
Shaunice was most popular in the 1990s decade with 327 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shaunice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaunice are California (41 births), Missouri (14 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Shaunice been used? ▼
Shaunice has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 38 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Shaunice? ▼
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 Shaunice's data
- Shaunice's decade-level peak was the 1990s (327 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaunices (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shaunice
Nearby Names Like Shaunice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaunice
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 Shaunice side by side: Shaunice vs Sharon Shaunice vs Shannon Shaunice 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, 1974–2011 (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. "Shaunice: Baby Name Since 1974 - 609 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaunice. 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 Shaunice 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.