How Many People Are Named Shonna?

Complete statistics for the name Shonna in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Shonna
Very Rare
3,089
Estimated People
1 in 106,831
1 in X Americans
1977
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,089 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 51

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 28
California 317
Colorado 18
Florida 43
Georgia 53
Iowa 12
Illinois 39
Indiana 38
Kentucky 59
Louisiana 46
Michigan 15
Missouri 48
Mississippi 10
North Carolina 20
New Jersey 11
New Mexico 5
Nevada 5
New York 12
Ohio 78
Oklahoma 37
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 59
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 20
Texas 204
Virginia 21
Washington 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Shonna

How Many People Have the Name Shonna in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,089 people in the United States currently share the name Shonna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Shonna a Common or Rare Name?

Shonna is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Shonna Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Shonna are covered in full on the Shonna name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Shonna Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Shonna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Shonna is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Shonna Most Popular?

The name Shonna reached peak popularity in 1977, with 194 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Shonna Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Shonna across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shonna?

Approximately 3,089 people in the United States share the name Shonna, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Shonna a rare name?

Shonna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,831 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shonna mean?

The meaning and origin of Shonna is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Shonna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shonna are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Shonna most popular?

The name Shonna reached its peak in 1977, with 194 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,089
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 106,831
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1977
Male %0%
Female %100%

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