How Many People Are Named Shanette?

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

Shanette
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shanette is a very rare female name, with only 793 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 416,336 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 45 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~793
Living in US
1 in 416,336
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Shan
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Innovative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, destined to be leaders in their fields.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,310
Worldwide Bearers
#217,287
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,011
🇿🇦 South Africa
79
🇵🇭 Philippines
53
🇨🇦 Canada
26
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
25
🇯🇲 Jamaica
24
🇬🇧 England
20
🇬🇾 Guyana
19
🇦🇸 American Samoa
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
793 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
30
Would be under 30 (4%)
776
Would be 30–60 (94%)
20
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 826 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
86

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

📜 Shanette Through the Generations

Shanette has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1972 when 45 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Shanette are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic. With a total of 793 estimated living individuals, Shanette remains a unique choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 62
California 37
Texas 7
Mississippi 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shanette's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shanette

How Many People Have the Name Shanette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 793 people in the United States currently share the name Shanette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 416,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shanette a Common or Rare Name?

Shanette 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 Shanette Mean?

Shanette means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shanette Most Popular?

The name Shanette reached peak popularity in 1972, with 45 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 Shanette?

Approximately 793 people named Shanette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 826. That works out to roughly 1 in 416,336 Americans.

Is Shanette a rare name?

Shanette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 416,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shanette mean?

Shanette means "creative variant of Shan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shanette more male or female?

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

When was Shanette most popular?

Shanette peaked in 1972 with 45 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 US793
All-Time Births826
1 in X1 in 416,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1972
World Rank#217,287
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.