Total births
375
Girls' name · since 1965
Shundra
375 babies named Shundra in U.S. Social Security records since 1965, with the highest year being 1979. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 375
- total births
- 1965–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
375 girls have been named Shundra since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shundra has been recorded 375 times among girls since 1965, 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 1965 to 1993.
- 375 total births
- 1965–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
375 girls have been named Shundra since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 375
- total births
- 1965–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Shundra was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
28 babies were named Shundra in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Shundra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shundra splits its recorded history at 1979: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shundra at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Shundra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–1993
- Peak year (1979)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Shundra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shundra's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Shundra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 49
1960s
49 births
- 1970s
1970s
179 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 179 births (48% of all-time use).
Shundra by state
Where Shundra concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 17 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 12 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 9 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.3% |
Georgia share of Shundra's total US births 4.5%
Even split
17 of 375 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shundra? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 375 babies named Shundra. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 28 births.
When was Shundra most popular? ▼
Shundra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Shundra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shundra are Georgia (17 births), Texas (16 births), Mississippi (12 births).
How long has the name Shundra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shundra since 1965 -- 29 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Shundra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shunta, Shunda, Shukri, Shulamis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shundra's data
- Shundra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Shundras (17 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 Shundra
Nearby Names Like Shundra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shundra
Shunta Girl
732 births
Shunda Girl
537 births
Shukri Girl
#12770 255 births
Shulamis Girl
#4595 253 births
Shuree Girl
151 births
Compare Shundra side by side: Shundra vs Shunta Shundra vs Shunda Shundra vs Shukri
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, 1965–1993 (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. "Shundra: Baby Name Since 1965 - 375 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shundra. 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 Shundra 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.