How Many People Are Named Shantae?

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

Shantae
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shantae is a unique name with roots in creative modern coinages, making it stand out among traditional names. With only 1,544 people named Shantae living in the US today, you're one in 213,694 Americans who knows someone with this rare name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1986, but its charm remains timeless.

~1,544
Living in US
1 in 213,694
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Creative Unique Charismatic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,051
Worldwide Bearers
#200,189
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,544
🇯🇲 Jamaica
13
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇧🇿 Belize
5
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (0%)
♀ Female
1,539 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
228
Would be under 30 (14%)
1,361
Would be 30–60 (86%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,589 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
87

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

📜 Shantae Through the Generations

Shantae, a name that blends creativity and uniqueness, has seen its peak in 1986 with 87 births. Since then, its usage has declined, yet it still holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it. Today, there are 1,544 people named Shantae in the US, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap in its adoption.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 104
Florida 65
Illinois 49
California 43
Pennsylvania 40
Georgia 31
Virginia 29
New Jersey 20
Michigan 13
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Shantae

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shantae's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shantae

How Many People Have the Name Shantae?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,544 people in the United States currently share the name Shantae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 213,694 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shantae a Common or Rare Name?

Shantae 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 Shantae Mean?

Shantae means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shantae Most Popular?

The name Shantae reached peak popularity in 1986, with 87 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 Shantae?

Approximately 1,544 people named Shantae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,589. That works out to roughly 1 in 213,694 Americans.

Is Shantae a rare name?

Shantae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 213,694 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shantae mean?

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

Is Shantae more male or female?

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

When was Shantae most popular?

Shantae peaked in 1986 with 87 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 US1,544
All-Time Births1,589
1 in X1 in 213,694
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1986
World Rank#200,189
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.