Total births
652
Girls' name · since 1967
Shontell
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 652 babies named Shontell, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 652
- total births
- 1967–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Shontell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 652 have been recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shontell has been recorded 652 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2012.
- 652 total births
- 1967–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
652 girls have been named Shontell since 1967, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 652
- total births
- 1967–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Shontell was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
38 babies were named Shontell in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shontell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shontell's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shontell at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Shontell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2012
- Peak year (1977)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Shontell popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1976 (Shontell as boys' name)
Shontell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shontell's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Shontell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
283 births
- 1980s
1980s
168 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 283 births (43% of all-time use).
How Shontell 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 Shontell's total volume
Shontell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shontell by state
Where Shontell concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 63 | 9.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
Louisiana share of Shontell's total US births 9.7%
Even split
63 of 652 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shontell? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 652 babies named Shontell. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 38 births.
When was Shontell most popular? ▼
Shontell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Shontell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shontell are Louisiana (63 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Shontell been used? ▼
Shontell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 46 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Shontell? ▼
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 Shontell's data
- Shontell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Shontells (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Shontell
Nearby Names Like Shontell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shontell
Shonda Girl
7,444 births
Shoshana Girl
#1783 5,682 births
Shonna Girl
3,089 births
Shona Girl
#13672 2,414 births
Shonta Girl
1,604 births
Compare Shontell side by side: Shontell vs Shonda Shontell vs Shoshana Shontell vs Shonna
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, 1967–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shontell: Baby Name Since 1967 - 652 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shontell. 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 Shontell 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.