Total births
1,698
Unisex name · since 1967
Shaunte
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,698 babies named Shaunte, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,698
- total births
- 1967–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1,698 girls have been named Shaunte since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaunte recorded 1,698 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2015.
- 1,698 total births
- 1967–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,698 girls have been named Shaunte since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,698
- total births
- 1967–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Shaunte was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
110 babies were named Shaunte in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Shaunte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shaunte's full recorded timeline at 1989, 27% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 73% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 110 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shaunte at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Shaunte popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2015
- Peak year (1978)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Shaunte popularity over time - boys
88 total births recorded since 1976 (Shaunte as boys' name)
Shaunte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shaunte's strongest decade.
836 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Shaunte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
426 births
- 1980s
1980s
836 births
- 1990s 318
1990s
318 births
- 2000s 86
2000s
86 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 836 births (49% of all-time use).
How Shaunte 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 Shaunte's total volume
Shaunte vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaunte by state
Where Shaunte concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 180 | 10.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 120 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 83 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 65 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 60 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 46 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 39 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 21 | 1.2% |
California share of Shaunte's total US births 10.6%
Even split
180 of 1,698 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Shaunte appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaunte? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 1,698 babies named Shaunte. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 110 births.
When was Shaunte most popular? ▼
Shaunte was most popular in the 1980s decade with 836 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Shaunte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaunte are California (180 births), New York (120 births), Texas (83 births).
Is Shaunte a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shaunte is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,698 births, and as a boy's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Shaunte been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaunte since 1967 -- 49 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Shaunte? ▼
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 Shaunte's data
- Shaunte's decade-level peak was the 1980s (836 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shauntes (180 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 Shaunte
Nearby Names Like Shaunte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaunte
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 Shaunte side by side: Shaunte vs Sharon Shaunte vs Shannon Shaunte vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2015 (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. "Shaunte: Baby Name Since 1967 - 1,698 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaunte. 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 Shaunte 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 June 2026.