Total births
360
Girls' name · since 1956
Shenia
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 360 babies named Shenia, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 360
- total births
- 1956–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Shenia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 360 recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shenia has been recorded 360 times among girls since 1956, 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 1956 to 2014.
- 360 total births
- 1956–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
360 girls have been named Shenia since 1956, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 360
- total births
- 1956–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Shenia was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
21 babies were named Shenia in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Shenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shenia's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shenia at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Shenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2014
- Peak year (1982)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Shenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shenia's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Shenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
46 births
- 1970s
1970s
57 births
- 1980s
1980s
101 births
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s
2000s
49 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 101 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shenia? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 360 babies named Shenia. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 21 births.
When was Shenia most popular? ▼
Shenia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Shenia been used? ▼
Records for Shenia go back to 1956, giving 59 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Shenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shenia's data
- Shenia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (101 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.
- 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 Shenia
Nearby Names Like Shenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shenia
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Shenia side by side: Shenia vs Sheila Shenia vs Sherry Shenia vs Shelby
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, 1956–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shenia: Baby Name Since 1956 - 360 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shenia. 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 Shenia 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.