How Many People Are Named Shonta?
Complete statistics for the name Shonta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shonta is a very rare female name, with only 1,608 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 205,213 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 127 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 1,678 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shonta Through the Generations
Shonta has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1977 when 127 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shonta are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30 or over 60. This distribution suggests a generation of individuals who came of age during the late 20th century, maintaining a balance between classic and modern naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shonta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shonta
How Many People Have the Name Shonta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,608 people in the United States currently share the name Shonta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,213 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shonta a Common or Rare Name?
Shonta 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 Shonta Mean?
Shonta 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 Shonta in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Shonta Most Popular?
The name Shonta reached peak popularity in 1977, with 127 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 Shonta?
Approximately 1,608 people named Shonta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,678. That works out to roughly 1 in 205,213 Americans.
Is Shonta a rare name?
Shonta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,213 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shonta mean?
Shonta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shonta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Shonta are male and 96% are female.
When was Shonta most popular?
Shonta peaked in 1977 with 127 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.