Shaquille
Peaked at #181 nationally in 1993, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1989, Shaquille has been recorded 6% of the time for girls and 94% of the time for boys.
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Shaquille — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1334
in 1993
Last ranked
#4991
in 1995
Years tracked
6
1990–1995
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1990, Shaquille reached its peak popularity for girls in 1993, ranking #1334 nationally with 126 babies given the name that year.
Shaquille hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1995, when it stood at #4991.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #4,991 | 20 |
| 1994 | #2,042 | 69 |
| 1993 | #1,334 | 126 |
| 1992 | #1,751 | 85 |
| 1991 | #2,444 | 52 |
| 1990 | #3,215 | 35 |
Shaquille — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#181
in 1993
Current rank
#3956
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1989–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1989, Shaquille reached its peak popularity for boys in 1993, ranking #181 nationally with 1,785 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2291 (2014) to #3956 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Shaquille ranks #3956 nationally for boys, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,956 | 28 |
| 2023 | #3,978 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,598 | 32 |
| 2021 | #2,853 | 44 |
| 2020 | #2,494 | 52 |
| 2019 | #2,727 | 47 |
| 2018 | #2,412 | 55 |
| 2017 | #2,629 | 48 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shaquille most popular?
Shaquille was most popular in 1993, when it ranked #181 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shaquille 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 Shaquille?
At least 6,113 babies have been recorded with the name Shaquille in the US since 1989, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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