How Many People Are Named Shena?
Complete statistics for the name Shena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shena, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 146,756 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 2,249 people named Shena living in the US, this name reached its peak popularity in 1984. It's interesting how stable its usage has been over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 2,356 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shena Through the Generations
Shena has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its most notable surge occurring in 1984 when 198 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shena are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic. Interestingly, the name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, neither fading nor booming in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shena's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shena
How Many People Have the Name Shena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,249 people in the United States currently share the name Shena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shena a Common or Rare Name?
Shena 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 Shena Mean?
Shena means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shena Most Popular?
The name Shena reached peak popularity in 1984, with 198 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 Shena?
Approximately 2,249 people named Shena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,356. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,756 Americans.
Is Shena a rare name?
Shena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,756 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shena mean?
Shena means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shena are male and 100% are female.
When was Shena most popular?
Shena peaked in 1984 with 198 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.