How Many People Are Named Shanea?

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

Shanea
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shanea is a very rare female name, with only 1,104 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 298,983 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 95 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~1,104
Living in US
1 in 298,983
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Creative Determined Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,995
Worldwide Bearers
#272,255
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,104
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇮🇳 India
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇧🇸 Bahamas
3
🇬🇧 England
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,104 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
206
Would be under 30 (18%)
925
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,131 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
82

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

📜 Shanea Through the Generations

Shanea has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1991, reflecting a broader trend among names that were once trendy but are now considered less fashionable. With an estimated 1,104 people named Shanea currently living in the US, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap where younger parents are less likely to choose this name for their children. its current status as a declining name, Shanea remains a unique choice that bridges the gap between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 47
New York 41
Pennsylvania 37
Florida 15
Texas 15
Illinois 10
Maryland 10
New Jersey 10
Ohio 10
Tennessee 6

✨ Similar Names to Shanea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shanea's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shanea

How Many People Have the Name Shanea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,104 people in the United States currently share the name Shanea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 298,983 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shanea a Common or Rare Name?

Shanea 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 Shanea Mean?

Shanea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shanea Most Popular?

The name Shanea reached peak popularity in 1991, with 95 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 Shanea?

Approximately 1,104 people named Shanea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,131. That works out to roughly 1 in 298,983 Americans.

Is Shanea a rare name?

Shanea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 298,983 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shanea mean?

Shanea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shanea more male or female?

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

When was Shanea most popular?

Shanea peaked in 1991 with 95 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.

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 US1,104
All-Time Births1,131
1 in X1 in 298,983
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1991
World Rank#272,255
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.