Total births
913
Girls' name · since 1968
Shauntel
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 913 babies named Shauntel, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 913
- total births
- 1968–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
913 girls have been named Shauntel since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shauntel has been recorded 913 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 2015.
- 913 total births
- 1968–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
913 girls have been named Shauntel since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 913
- total births
- 1968–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Shauntel was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
42 babies were named Shauntel in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Shauntel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shauntel's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shauntel at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Shauntel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2015
- Peak year (1983)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Shauntel popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1979 (Shauntel as boys' name)
Shauntel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shauntel's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Shauntel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
216 births
- 1980s
1980s
331 births
- 1990s
1990s
270 births
- 2000s 64
2000s
64 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 331 births (36% of all-time use).
How Shauntel 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 Shauntel's total volume
Shauntel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shauntel by state
Where Shauntel concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Utah | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Shauntel's total US births 4.2%
Even split
38 of 913 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shauntel? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 913 babies named Shauntel. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 42 births.
When was Shauntel most popular? ▼
Shauntel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Shauntel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shauntel are California (38 births), Louisiana (17 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Shauntel been used? ▼
Shauntel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 48 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Shauntel? ▼
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 Shauntel's data
- Shauntel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (331 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 Shauntels (38 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 Shauntel
Nearby Names Like Shauntel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shauntel
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 Shauntel side by side: Shauntel vs Sharon Shauntel vs Shannon Shauntel 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, 1968–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shauntel: Baby Name Since 1968 - 913 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shauntel. 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 Shauntel 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.