Shanna
Peaked at #149 nationally in 1978, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1931, Shanna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Shanna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#149
in 1978
Current rank
#10132
in 2024
Years tracked
94
1931–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1931, Shanna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1978, ranking #149 nationally with 1,845 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5768 (2014) to #10132 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Shanna ranks #10132 nationally for girls, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,132 | 10 |
| 2023 | #13,254 | 7 |
| 2022 | #11,102 | 9 |
| 2021 | #7,968 | 14 |
| 2020 | #9,447 | 11 |
| 2019 | #6,971 | 17 |
| 2018 | #9,717 | 11 |
| 2017 | #6,254 | 20 |
Shanna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3094
in 1974
Last ranked
#7415
in 1985
Years tracked
11
1972–1985
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Shanna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #3094 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Shanna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1985, when it stood at #7415.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | #7,415 | 5 |
| 1984 | #4,159 | 10 |
| 1982 | #4,192 | 10 |
| 1981 | #7,111 | 5 |
| 1980 | #5,428 | 7 |
| 1979 | #3,531 | 12 |
| 1978 | #3,810 | 10 |
| 1977 | #6,712 | 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 Shanna most popular?
Shanna was most popular in 1978, when it ranked #149 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shanna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shanna?
At least 28,365 babies have been recorded with the name Shanna in the US since 1931, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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