How Many People Are Named Shanteria?
Complete statistics for the name Shanteria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shanteria is a very rare female name, with only 690 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 478,367 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 51 births, showing it's a stable, newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 703 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shanteria Through the Generations
Shanteria has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1991, when 51 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Shanteria are between 30 and 60 years old, with 28% under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't common, it's been embraced by a younger generation, maintaining a stable trend over the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Shanteria
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shanteria's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shanteria
How Many People Have the Name Shanteria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 690 people in the United States currently share the name Shanteria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 478,367 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shanteria a Common or Rare Name?
Shanteria 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 Shanteria Mean?
Shanteria means "creative variant of Shantia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shanteria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shanteria Most Popular?
The name Shanteria reached peak popularity in 1991, with 51 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 Shanteria?
Approximately 690 people named Shanteria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 703. That works out to roughly 1 in 478,367 Americans.
Is Shanteria a rare name?
Shanteria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 478,367 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shanteria mean?
Shanteria means "creative variant of Shantia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shanteria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shanteria are male and 100% are female.
When was Shanteria most popular?
Shanteria peaked in 1991 with 51 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.