Shanta
girl nameShanta entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #517 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#517
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6103 |
| 1960s | #2591 |
| 1970s | #804 |
| 1980s | #841 |
| 1990s | #2497 |
| 2000s | #9224 |
| 2010s | #14436 |
Living bearers
About 4,900 people named Shanta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanta alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanta in 2025?
- Shanta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanta most popular?
- Shanta peaked in 1978, reaching #517 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanta with classmates?
- Shanta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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