How Many People Are Named Shoshana?
Complete statistics for the name Shoshana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shoshana is a very rare name, with only 5,557 total births in the U.S. and 5,429 people currently living. It's so unique, just 1 in 60,782 Americans bears this name, and most are young, born in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 4 traditionally represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 5,557 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shoshana Through the Generations
The name Shoshana has seen a rise in popularity, with its peak year being 2022 when 151 babies were named it. Despite having only 5,557 total births, there are 5,429 people named Shoshana alive today, indicating a relatively high survival rate. The majority, 57%, are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the older generation, where only 174 are over 60, showing a clear generational divide. The trend is unmistakably upward, suggesting continued interest in this contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shoshana's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Shoshana
How Many People Have the Name Shoshana?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,429 people in the United States currently share the name Shoshana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 60,782 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shoshana a Common or Rare Name?
Shoshana 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shoshana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shoshana Most Popular?
The name Shoshana reached peak popularity in 2022, with 151 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Shoshana?
Approximately 5,429 people named Shoshana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,557. That works out to roughly 1 in 60,782 Americans.
Is Shoshana a rare name?
Shoshana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 60,782 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shoshana mean?
The meaning and origin of Shoshana are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Shoshana more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shoshana are male and 100% are female.
When was Shoshana most popular?
Shoshana peaked in 2022 with 151 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.