How Many People Are Named Shawntay?
Complete statistics for the name Shawntay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shawntay is a very rare female name, with only 706 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 467,725 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 48 births, and since then, it's remained stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 730 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shawntay Through the Generations
Shawntay has seen its fair share of generations, with most people named Shawntay falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a steady presence through the decades. With 88 individuals under 30 and 642 aged 30-60, it's clear that the name has maintained its appeal across different eras. Interestingly, there are no Shawntays over 60, suggesting a shift in naming trends post-1960s.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shawntay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shawntay
How Many People Have the Name Shawntay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 706 people in the United States currently share the name Shawntay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 467,725 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shawntay a Common or Rare Name?
Shawntay 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 Shawntay Mean?
Shawntay means "creative variant of Shantay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shawntay in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Shawntay Most Popular?
The name Shawntay reached peak popularity in 1978, with 48 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 Shawntay?
Approximately 706 people named Shawntay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 730. That works out to roughly 1 in 467,725 Americans.
Is Shawntay a rare name?
Shawntay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 467,725 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shawntay mean?
Shawntay means "creative variant of Shantay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shawntay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Shawntay are male and 95% are female.
When was Shawntay most popular?
Shawntay peaked in 1978 with 48 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.