girl's name
Shantey
shan-TAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 37
Shantey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 6 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 1979, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shantey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shantey?
In 1992, Shantey was given to 6 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.
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 Shantey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shantey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shantey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shantey
- English shan-TAY
Sibling Names for Shantey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shantey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shantey
How popular is the name Shantey?
In 1992, Shantey was given to 6 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 Shantey a girl's or a boy's name?
Shantey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shantey?
Shantey has 2 syllables.
When was Shantey most popular?
Shantey peaked in 1979, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.