Shanty
girl nameShanty entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #4853 in 2015, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#4853
peak (2015)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9750 |
| 1990s | #13386 |
| 2000s | #12013 |
| 2010s | #9976 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shanty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanty alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanty in 2025?
- Shanty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanty most popular?
- Shanty peaked in 2015, reaching #4853 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanty with classmates?
- Shanty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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