Total births
695
Unisex name · since 1967
Shawntay
Shawntay has 695 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 695
- total births
- 1967–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Shawntay is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 695 have been recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shawntay has been recorded 695 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2007.
- 695 total births
- 1967–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
695 girls have been named Shawntay since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 695
- total births
- 1967–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shawntay was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
41 babies were named Shawntay in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shawntay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shawntay splits its recorded history at 1987: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shawntay at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Shawntay popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Shawntay popularity over time - boys
35 total births recorded since 1974 (Shawntay as boys' name)
Shawntay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shawntay's strongest decade.
268 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shawntay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
212 births
- 1980s
1980s
268 births
- 1990s
1990s
167 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 268 births (39% of all-time use).
How Shawntay 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 Shawntay's total volume
Shawntay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shawntay by state
Where Shawntay concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 4.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 21 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Shawntay's total US births 4.2%
Even split
29 of 695 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shawntay? ▼
695 babies have been named Shawntay since 1967. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1977 with 41 births.
When was Shawntay most popular? ▼
Shawntay was most popular in the 1980s decade with 268 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Shawntay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shawntay are California (29 births), New York (21 births), Ohio (10 births).
Is Shawntay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shawntay is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 695 births, and as a boy's name it has 35 births.
How long has the name Shawntay been used? ▼
Shawntay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 41 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Shawntay? ▼
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 Shawntay's data
- Shawntay's decade-level peak was the 1980s (268 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shawntays (29 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 Shawntay
Nearby Names Like Shawntay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shawntay
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 Shawntay side by side: Shawntay vs Sharon Shawntay vs Shannon Shawntay vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1967–2007 (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. "Shawntay: Baby Name Since 1967 - 695 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shawntay. 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 Shawntay 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.