Shanda
girl nameShanda entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #465 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#465
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3682 |
| 1950s | #2770 |
| 1960s | #1083 |
| 1970s | #522 |
| 1980s | #807 |
| 1990s | #2214 |
| 2000s | #9024 |
| 2010s | #13953 |
Living bearers
About 7,600 people named Shanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanda alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanda in 2025?
- Shanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanda most popular?
- Shanda peaked in 1974, reaching #465 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanda with classmates?
- Shanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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