Total births
1,385
Unisex name · since 1968
Shawnte
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,385 babies named Shawnte, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,385
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Shawnte is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,385 have been recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Shawnte recorded 1,385 times among girls since 1968, 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 1968 to 2007.
- 1,385 total births
- 1968–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,385 girls have been named Shawnte since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,385
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Shawnte was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
207 babies were named Shawnte in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shawnte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shawnte splits its recorded history at 1987: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 207 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shawnte at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Shawnte popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 207
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Shawnte popularity over time - boys
102 total births recorded since 1972 (Shawnte as boys' name)
Shawnte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shawnte's strongest decade.
552 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Shawnte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
544 births
- 1980s
1980s
552 births
- 1990s 216
1990s
216 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 552 births (40% of all-time use).
How Shawnte 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 Shawnte's total volume
Shawnte vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shawnte by state
Where Shawnte concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 168 | 12.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 99 | 7.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 56 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 43 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 37 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 25 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Florida | | 24 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.2% |
California share of Shawnte's total US births 12.1%
Even split
168 of 1,385 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Shawnte appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shawnte? ▼
1,385 babies have been named Shawnte since 1968. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1977 with 207 births.
When was Shawnte most popular? ▼
Shawnte was most popular in the 1980s decade with 552 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Shawnte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shawnte are California (168 births), Ohio (99 births), New York (56 births).
Is Shawnte a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shawnte is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,385 births, and as a boy's name it has 102 births.
How long has the name Shawnte been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shawnte since 1968 -- 40 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Shawnte? ▼
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 Shawnte's data
- Shawnte's decade-level peak was the 1980s (552 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shawntes (168 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 Shawnte
Nearby Names Like Shawnte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shawnte
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 Shawnte side by side: Shawnte vs Sharon Shawnte vs Shannon Shawnte 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, 1968–2007 (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. "Shawnte: Baby Name Since 1968 - 1,385 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shawnte. 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 Shawnte 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.