Shantay
girl nameShantay entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #1581 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#1581
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4938 |
| 1970s | #2799 |
| 1980s | #2073 |
| 1990s | #4997 |
| 2000s | #10531 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Shantay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shantay alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shantay in 2025?
- Shantay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shantay most popular?
- Shantay peaked in 1978, reaching #1581 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shantay with classmates?
- Shantay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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