Total births
3,089
Girls' name · since 1942
Shonna
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 3,089 babies named Shonna, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,089
- total births
- 1942–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Shonna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,089 recorded since 1942.
Social Security Administration records show Shonna recorded 3,089 times among girls since 1942, 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 1942 to 2010.
- 3,089 total births
- 1942–2010 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,089 girls have been named Shonna since 1942, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2010.
- 3,089
- total births
- 1942–2010
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Shonna was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
194 babies were named Shonna in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shonna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shonna's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 194, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shonna at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Shonna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2010
- Peak year (1977)
- 194
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Shonna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shonna's strongest decade.
1,391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Shonna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s 130
1950s
130 births
- 1960s
1960s
620 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,391 births
- 1980s
1980s
631 births
- 1990s 233
1990s
233 births
- 2000s 51
2000s
51 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,391 births (45% of all-time use).
How Shonna 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 Shonna's total volume
Shonna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shonna by state
Where Shonna concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 317 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 204 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 78 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 59 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 59 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 53 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 48 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 46 | 1.5% |
California share of Shonna's total US births 10.3%
Even split
317 of 3,089 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Shonna appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shonna? ▼
Shonna has been given to 3,089 babies in the U.S. since 1942, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 194 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Shonna most popular? ▼
Shonna was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,391 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Shonna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shonna are California (317 births), Texas (204 births), Ohio (78 births).
How long has the name Shonna been used? ▼
Records for Shonna go back to 1942, giving 69 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Shonna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shonda, Shoshana, Shona, Shonta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shonna's data
- Shonna's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,391 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shonnas (317 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 Shonna
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to 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, 1942–2010 (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. "Shonna: Baby Name Since 1942 - 3,089 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shonna. 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 Shonna 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.