Shona
girl nameShona entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #844 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#844
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4292 |
| 1950s | #3446 |
| 1960s | #1582 |
| 1970s | #1257 |
| 1980s | #2776 |
| 1990s | #5948 |
| 2000s | #10003 |
| 2010s | #13070 |
| 2020s | #14364 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Shona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shona alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shona in 2025?
- Shona is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shona most popular?
- Shona peaked in 1970, reaching #844 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shona with classmates?
- Shona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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