Shana
Peaked at #174 nationally in 1984, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1937, Shana has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Shana — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#174
in 1984
Current rank
#4266
in 2024
Years tracked
86
1937–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1937, Shana reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #174 nationally with 1,562 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4538 (2014) to #4266 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Shana ranks #4266 nationally for girls, with 34 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,266 | 34 |
| 2023 | #5,231 | 25 |
| 2022 | #5,608 | 23 |
| 2021 | #8,893 | 12 |
| 2020 | #4,631 | 29 |
| 2019 | #4,639 | 30 |
| 2018 | #4,647 | 30 |
| 2017 | #4,364 | 33 |
Shana — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3570
in 1977
Last ranked
#7057
in 1990
Years tracked
16
1972–1990
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1972, Shana reached its peak popularity for boys in 1977, ranking #3570 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Shana hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #7057.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #7,057 | 7 |
| 1989 | #6,823 | 7 |
| 1988 | #6,314 | 7 |
| 1987 | #5,382 | 8 |
| 1986 | #7,651 | 5 |
| 1985 | #4,007 | 11 |
| 1984 | #6,203 | 6 |
| 1983 | #7,168 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shana most popular?
Shana was most popular in 1984, when it ranked #174 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shana becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shana?
At least 29,721 babies have been recorded with the name Shana in the US since 1937, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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