How Many People Are Named Shontia?
Complete statistics for the name Shontia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shontia is a very rare female name, with only 321 people named Shontia living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,028,465 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 19 births, and it's now considered stable, sitting nicely between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 330 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shontia Through the Generations
Shontia has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1989 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Shontia are aged between 30 and 60, with 293 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there's a noticeable absence of Shontia-bearing individuals over 60, indicating a younger demographic that's been around since the late '80s and early '90s.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shontia's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shontia
How Many People Have the Name Shontia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 321 people in the United States currently share the name Shontia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,028,465 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shontia a Common or Rare Name?
Shontia 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 Shontia Mean?
Shontia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shontia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shontia Most Popular?
The name Shontia reached peak popularity in 1989, with 19 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 Shontia?
Approximately 321 people named Shontia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,028,465 Americans.
Is Shontia a rare name?
Shontia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,028,465 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shontia mean?
Shontia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Shontia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shontia are male and 100% are female.
When was Shontia most popular?
Shontia peaked in 1989 with 19 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.