Total births
537
Girls' name · since 1962
Shunda
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 537 babies named Shunda, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 537
- total births
- 1962–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
537 girls have been named Shunda since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shunda has been recorded 537 times among girls since 1962, 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 1962 to 1988.
- 537 total births
- 1962–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
537 girls have been named Shunda since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 537
- total births
- 1962–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Shunda was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
51 babies were named Shunda in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Shunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shunda splits its recorded history at 1975: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shunda at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Shunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1988
- Peak year (1969)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Shunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shunda's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Shunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
133 births
- 1970s
1970s
311 births
- 1980s 93
1980s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 311 births (58% of all-time use).
How Shunda 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 Shunda's total volume
Shunda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shunda by state
Where Shunda concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 37 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 13 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Mississippi share of Shunda's total US births 6.9%
Even split
37 of 537 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shunda? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 537 babies named Shunda. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 51 births.
When was Shunda most popular? ▼
Shunda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Shunda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shunda are Mississippi (37 births), Texas (35 births), Alabama (13 births).
How long has the name Shunda been used? ▼
Records for Shunda go back to 1962, giving 27 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Shunda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shunta, Shundra, Shukri, Shulamis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shunda's data
- Shunda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 93 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Shundas (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Shunda
Nearby Names Like Shunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shunda
Shunta Girl
732 births
Shundra Girl
375 births
Shukri Girl
#12770 255 births
Shulamis Girl
#4595 253 births
Shuree Girl
151 births
Compare Shunda side by side: Shunda vs Shunta Shunda vs Shundra Shunda vs Shukri
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, 1962–1988 (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. "Shunda: Baby Name Since 1962 - 537 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shunda. 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 Shunda 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.