Total births
1,604
Girls' name · since 1964
Shonta
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 1,604 babies named Shonta, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,604
- total births
- 1964–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Shonta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,604 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shonta has been recorded 1,604 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2003.
- 1,604 total births
- 1964–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,604 girls have been named Shonta since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 1,604
- total births
- 1964–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Shonta was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
114 babies were named Shonta in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shonta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shonta's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 114, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shonta at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Shonta popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2003
- Peak year (1977)
- 114
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Shonta popularity over time - boys
74 total births recorded since 1971 (Shonta as boys' name)
Shonta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shonta's strongest decade.
686 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Shonta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 85
1960s
85 births
- 1970s
1970s
686 births
- 1980s
1980s
612 births
- 1990s 195
1990s
195 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 686 births (43% of all-time use).
How Shonta 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 Shonta's total volume
Shonta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shonta by state
Where Shonta concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 76 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 72 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 70 | 4.4% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 65 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 64 | 4.0% |
| #6 | California | | 55 | 3.4% |
| #7 | New York | | 42 | 2.6% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 36 | 2.2% |
Georgia share of Shonta's total US births 4.7%
Even split
76 of 1,604 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Shonta appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shonta? ▼
Shonta has been given to 1,604 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 114 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Shonta most popular? ▼
Shonta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 686 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Shonta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shonta are Georgia (76 births), Texas (72 births), Illinois (70 births).
How long has the name Shonta been used? ▼
Records for Shonta go back to 1964, giving 40 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Shonta? ▼
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 Shonta's data
- Shonta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (686 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Shontas (76 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Shonta
Nearby Names Like Shonta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shonta
Shonda Girl
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Shonna Girl
3,089 births
Shona Girl
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Shondra Girl
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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, 1964–2003 (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. "Shonta: Baby Name Since 1964 - 1,604 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shonta. 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 Shonta 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.