Shaft
boy nameShaft entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1508 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1508
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2837 |
| 1990s | #7671 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shaft are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shaft alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaft in 2025?
- Shaft is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shaft most popular?
- Shaft peaked in 1972, reaching #1508 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shaft with classmates?
- Shaft will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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