How Many People Are Named Shontel?
Complete statistics for the name Shontel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shontel is a very rare female name, with only 760 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 434,304 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 45 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 790 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: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shontel Through the Generations
Shontel has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1972 when 45 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shontel are aged between 30 and 60, with 726 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no Shontels over the age of 60, indicating a younger demographic for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shontel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shontel
How Many People Have the Name Shontel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 760 people in the United States currently share the name Shontel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 434,304 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shontel a Common or Rare Name?
Shontel 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 Shontel Mean?
Shontel means "creative variant of Shontay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shontel in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Shontel Most Popular?
The name Shontel reached peak popularity in 1972, with 45 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 Shontel?
Approximately 760 people named Shontel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 790. That works out to roughly 1 in 434,304 Americans.
Is Shontel a rare name?
Shontel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 434,304 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shontel mean?
Shontel means "creative variant of Shontay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shontel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Shontel are male and 98% are female.
When was Shontel most popular?
Shontel peaked in 1972 with 45 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.