How Many People Are Named Shiann?
Complete statistics for the name Shiann: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shiann, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,982 people in the US, making up 1 in 166,497 Americans. With its peak popularity in 1998, it's now seen as a genuinely modern name, with 73% of those named Shiann being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual awakening.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 2,008 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shiann Through the Generations
Shiann, a name that peaked in 1998 with 135 births, has since seen a steady decline. Today, it's mostly found among younger generations, with 1,460 under-30s compared to only 548 aged 30-60. This distribution paints a picture of Shiann as a name embraced by the new generation, with few older individuals carrying it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shiann's American roots
📄 About the Name Shiann
How Many People Have the Name Shiann?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,982 people in the United States currently share the name Shiann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 166,497 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shiann a Common or Rare Name?
Shiann 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 Shiann Mean?
Shiann means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shiann in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shiann Most Popular?
The name Shiann reached peak popularity in 1998, with 135 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 Shiann?
Approximately 1,982 people named Shiann live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,008. That works out to roughly 1 in 166,497 Americans.
Is Shiann a rare name?
Shiann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 166,497 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shiann mean?
Shiann means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Shiann more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shiann are male and 100% are female.
When was Shiann most popular?
Shiann peaked in 1998 with 135 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.