boy's name
Shango
SHANG-goh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 38
Shango is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shango Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shango?
In 1995, Shango was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shango Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shango
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shango Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shango over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shango
- Pronunciation SHANG-goh
Sibling Names for Shango
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shango — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shango
How popular is the name Shango?
In 1995, Shango was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shango a girl's or a boy's name?
Shango is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shango?
Shango has 2 syllables.
When was Shango most popular?
Shango peaked in 1972, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.