Total births
842
Girls' name · since 1969
Shontae
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 842 babies named Shontae, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 842
- total births
- 1969–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
842 girls have been named Shontae since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shontae recorded 842 times among girls since 1969, 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 1969 to 2012.
- 842 total births
- 1969–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
842 girls have been named Shontae since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 842
- total births
- 1969–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Shontae was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
54 babies were named Shontae in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Shontae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shontae's full recorded timeline at 1988, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1998, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 54 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shontae at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Shontae popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2012
- Peak year (1985)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Shontae popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1973 (Shontae as boys' name)
Shontae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shontae's strongest decade.
356 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Shontae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
230 births
- 1980s
1980s
356 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 356 births (42% of all-time use).
How Shontae 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 Shontae's total volume
Shontae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shontae by state
Where Shontae concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 20 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Florida share of Shontae's total US births 2.4%
Even split
20 of 842 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Shontae appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shontae? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 842 babies named Shontae. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 54 births.
When was Shontae most popular? ▼
Shontae was most popular in the 1980s decade with 356 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Shontae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shontae are Florida (20 births), California (10 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Shontae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shontae since 1969 -- 44 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Shontae? ▼
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 Shontae's data
- Shontae's decade-level peak was the 1980s (356 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.
- Florida records the most Shontaes (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Shontae
Nearby Names Like Shontae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shontae
Shonda Girl
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Shoshana Girl
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Shonna Girl
3,089 births
Shona Girl
#13672 2,414 births
Shonta Girl
1,604 births
Compare Shontae side by side: Shontae vs Shonda Shontae vs Shoshana Shontae vs Shonna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1969–2012 (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. "Shontae: Baby Name Since 1969 - 842 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shontae. 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 Shontae 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 June 2026.