Total births
144
Girls' name · since 1962
Shonia
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 144 babies named Shonia, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 144
- total births
- 1962–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Shonia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 144 have been recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Shonia recorded 144 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1962 to 1982.
- 144 total births
- 1962–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
144 girls have been named Shonia since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 144
- total births
- 1962–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shonia was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
16 babies were named Shonia in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Shonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shonia's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shonia at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Shonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1982
- Peak year (1970)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Shonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shonia's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
61 births
- 1970s
1970s
78 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 78 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shonia? ▼
144 babies have been named Shonia since 1962. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1970 with 16 births.
When was Shonia most popular? ▼
Shonia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Shonia been used? ▼
Records for Shonia go back to 1962, giving 21 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Shonia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shonda, Shoshana, Shonna, Shona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shonia's data
- Shonia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- 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 Shonia
Nearby Names Like Shonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shonia
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Shoshana Girl
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Shonna Girl
3,089 births
Shona Girl
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Shonta Girl
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Compare Shonia side by side: Shonia vs Shonda Shonia vs Shoshana Shonia vs Shonna
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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, 1962–1982 (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. "Shonia: Baby Name Since 1962 - 144 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shonia. 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 Shonia 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.