Shenandoah
girl nameShenandoah entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #4141 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#4141
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6817 |
| 1970s | #5918 |
| 1980s | #8016 |
| 1990s | #9341 |
| 2000s | #12343 |
| 2010s | #12613 |
| 2020s | #13192 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shenandoah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shenandoah alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shenandoah in 2025?
- Shenandoah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shenandoah most popular?
- Shenandoah peaked in 1975, reaching #4141 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shenandoah with classmates?
- Shenandoah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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