Total births
1,328
Girls' name · since 1948
Shenna
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 1,328 babies named Shenna, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,328
- total births
- 1948–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1,328 girls have been named Shenna since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shenna recorded 1,328 times among girls since 1948, 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 1948 to 2000.
- 1,328 total births
- 1948–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,328 girls have been named Shenna since 1948, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 1,328
- total births
- 1948–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Shenna was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
179 babies were named Shenna in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Shenna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shenna splits its recorded history at 1977: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 179 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shenna at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Shenna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2000
- Peak year (1984)
- 179
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Shenna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shenna's strongest decade.
778 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Shenna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 68
1950s
68 births
- 1960s 168
1960s
168 births
- 1970s 208
1970s
208 births
- 1980s
1980s
778 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 778 births (59% of all-time use).
How Shenna 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 Shenna's total volume
Shenna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shenna by state
Where Shenna concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 41 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 39 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 28 | 2.1% |
| #4 | California | | 27 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 25 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 24 | 1.8% |
| #7 | New York | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 22 | 1.7% |
North Carolina share of Shenna's total US births 3.1%
Even split
41 of 1,328 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Shenna appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shenna? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 1,328 babies named Shenna. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 179 births.
When was Shenna most popular? ▼
Shenna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 778 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Shenna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shenna are North Carolina (41 births), Georgia (39 births), Texas (28 births).
How long has the name Shenna been used? ▼
Records for Shenna go back to 1948, giving 53 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Shenna? ▼
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 Shenna's data
- Shenna's decade-level peak was the 1980s (778 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Shennas (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Shenna
Nearby Names Like Shenna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shenna
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 Shenna side by side: Shenna vs Sheila Shenna vs Sherry Shenna vs Shelby
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, 1948–2000 (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. "Shenna: Baby Name Since 1948 - 1,328 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shenna. 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 Shenna 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.