Shonta
girl nameShonta entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #1118 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#1118
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4010 |
| 1970s | #1572 |
| 1980s | #1889 |
| 1990s | #6915 |
| 2000s | #12937 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Shonta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shonta alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shonta in 2025?
- Shonta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shonta most popular?
- Shonta peaked in 1977, reaching #1118 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shonta with classmates?
- Shonta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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