Shoney
girl nameShoney entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #9010 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#9010
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9331 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shoney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shoney alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shoney in 2025?
- Shoney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shoney most popular?
- Shoney peaked in 1979, reaching #9010 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shoney with classmates?
- Shoney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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