Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1916
Shorty
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 30 babies named Shorty, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Shorty is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 30 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shorty has been recorded 30 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1932.
- 30 total births
- 1916–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Shorty since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 30
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Shorty was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
7 babies were named Shorty in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Shorty's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shorty's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shorty at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Shorty popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1932
- Peak year (1916)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Shorty by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shorty's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Shorty births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
18 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 18 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shorty? ▼
30 babies have been named Shorty since 1916. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1916 with 7 births.
When was Shorty most popular? ▼
Shorty was most popular in the 1920s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Shorty been used? ▼
Records for Shorty go back to 1916, giving 17 years of history through 1932.
What names are similar to Shorty? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shon, Sholom, Shomari, Shourya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shorty's data
- Shorty's decade-level peak was the 1920s (18 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- 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 Shorty
Nearby Names Like Shorty
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shorty
Shon Boy
#6898 5,172 births
Sholom Boy
#2685 1,497 births
Shomari Boy
#10125 1,129 births
Shourya Boy
#4181 506 births
Sho Boy
#8409 461 births
Compare Shorty side by side: Shorty vs Shon Shorty vs Sholom Shorty vs Shomari
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1916–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shorty: Baby Name Since 1916 - 30 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shorty. 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 Shorty 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.