Total births
262
Unisex name · since 1969
Shondell
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 262 babies named Shondell, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 262
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Shondell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 262 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Shondell recorded 262 times among boys since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2008.
- 262 total births
- 1969–2008 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
262 boys have been named Shondell since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2008.
- 262
- total births
- 1969–2008
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Shondell was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
26 babies were named Shondell in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Shondell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shondell's full recorded timeline at 1985, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shondell at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shondell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2008
- Peak year (1976)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Shondell popularity over time - girls
237 total births recorded since 1968 (Shondell as girls' name)
Shondell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shondell's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Shondell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
146 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 146 births (56% of all-time use).
Shondell by state
Where Shondell concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 18 | 6.9% |
New York share of Shondell's total US births 6.9%
18 of 262 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shondell? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 262 babies named Shondell. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 26 births.
When was Shondell most popular? ▼
Shondell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Shondell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shondell are New York (18 births).
Is Shondell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shondell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 262 births, and as a girl's name it has 237 births.
How long has the name Shondell been used? ▼
Shondell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 40 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Shondell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shon, Sholom, Shomari, Shourya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shondell's data
- Shondell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shondells (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Shondell
Nearby Names Like Shondell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shondell
Shon Boy
#6898 5,172 births
Sholom Boy
#2685 1,497 births
Shomari Boy
#10125 1,129 births
Shourya Boy
#4181 506 births
Sho Boy
#8409 461 births
Compare Shondell side by side: Shondell vs Shon Shondell vs Sholom Shondell vs Shomari
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, 1969–2008 (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. "Shondell: Baby Name Since 1969 - 262 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shondell. 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 Shondell 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.