How Many People Are Named Shandra?

Complete statistics for the name Shandra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shandra
Very Rare
Hebrew

Shandra means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with historical significance. With only 2,864 people named Shandra alive today, it's incredibly rare, just 1 in 115,204 Americans share this unique moniker. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1976.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,401,806
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,864
Worldwide Bearers
#84,690
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
28
🇻🇪 Venezuela
27
🇿🇦 South Africa
20
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
18
🇲🇽 Mexico
9
🇰🇪 Kenya
9
🇧🇪 Belgium
9
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇵🇪 Peru
6
🇭🇹 Haiti
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,864 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
153
Would be under 30 (5%)
2,584
Would be 30–60 (86%)
281
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 3,018 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shandra Through the Generations

Shandra, a name with roots in Hebrew, has seen a steady presence throughout the decades but never reached widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1976 when 127 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shandra are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a stable trend over time. The name's current standing as a blend of classic and modern appeal suggests it will continue to be a choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 243
California 194
Florida 127
Georgia 126
Illinois 67
Mississippi 59
Alabama 53
Louisiana 41
Tennessee 41
Michigan 38

✨ Similar Names to Shandra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shandra's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Shandra

How Many People Have the Name Shandra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Shandra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shandra a Common or Rare Name?

Shandra 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 Shandra Mean?

Shandra means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shandra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shandra Most Popular?

The name Shandra reached peak popularity in 1976, with 127 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Shandra?

Approximately 138 people named Shandra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 138. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,401,806 Americans.

Is Shandra a rare name?

Shandra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,401,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shandra mean?

Shandra means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Shandra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shandra are male and 100% are female.

When was Shandra most popular?

Shandra peaked in 1976 with 127 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births138
1 in X1 in 2,401,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1976
World Rank#84,690
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.