How Many People Are Named Shaina?
Complete statistics for the name Shaina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shaina, a very rare female name, is held by just 11,703 people in the US, making up 1 in 28,198 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1988 with 777 births, but it's now declining, becoming more of a newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 11,935 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shaina Through the Generations
Shaina's journey through the generations shows a modern trend, peaking in 1988 with 777 births. Today, it's less popular, with 11,935 total births recorded since its inception. The name's current bearers are predominantly in their thirties and forties, with 3,777 under 30 and 8,158 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a shift towards younger parents adopting the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shaina's American roots
📄 About the Name Shaina
How Many People Have the Name Shaina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,703 people in the United States currently share the name Shaina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shaina a Common or Rare Name?
Shaina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shaina Mean?
Shaina means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shaina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shaina Most Popular?
The name Shaina reached peak popularity in 1988, with 777 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shaina?
Approximately 11,703 people named Shaina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,935. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,198 Americans.
Is Shaina a rare name?
Shaina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,198 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shaina mean?
Shaina means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Shaina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaina are male and 100% are female.
When was Shaina most popular?
Shaina peaked in 1988 with 777 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.