How Many People Are Named Shaundra?

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

Shaundra
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shaundra is a very rare female name, with only 937 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 352,133 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 53 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.

~937
Living in US
1 in 352,133
Americans
1981
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
Determined Innovative Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,368
Worldwide Bearers
#211,812
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,300
🇨🇦 Canada
56
🇬🇧 England
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇩🇿 Algeria
1
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
937 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
43
Would be under 30 (4%)
901
Would be 30–60 (92%)
34
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 978 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
86

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

📜 Shaundra Through the Generations

Shaundra has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1981 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shaundra are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With an estimated 978 births since records began, Shaundra remains a unique choice, balancing classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 39
Texas 35
Georgia 25
Alabama 15
Illinois 12
Tennessee 6
Florida 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaundra's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shaundra

How Many People Have the Name Shaundra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 937 people in the United States currently share the name Shaundra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 352,133 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaundra a Common or Rare Name?

Shaundra 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 Shaundra Mean?

Shaundra 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 Shaundra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shaundra Most Popular?

The name Shaundra reached peak popularity in 1981, with 53 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 Shaundra?

Approximately 937 people named Shaundra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 978. That works out to roughly 1 in 352,133 Americans.

Is Shaundra a rare name?

Shaundra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 352,133 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaundra mean?

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

Is Shaundra more male or female?

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

When was Shaundra most popular?

Shaundra peaked in 1981 with 53 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 US937
All-Time Births978
1 in X1 in 352,133
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1981
World Rank#211,812
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.