Shaunta
girl nameShaunta entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #1154 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#1154
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6241 |
| 1970s | #2703 |
| 1980s | #2010 |
| 1990s | #7042 |
| 2000s | #12964 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Shaunta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaunta 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 Shaunta in 2025?
- Shaunta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaunta most popular?
- Shaunta peaked in 1979, reaching #1154 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaunta with classmates?
- Shaunta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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