unisex name
Shanton
SHAN-tun (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 57
Shanton is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 26% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1999 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 1973, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shanton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shanton?
In 1999, Shanton 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.
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 Shanton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanton
- English SHAN-tun
Sibling Names for Shanton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanton
How popular is the name Shanton?
In 1999, Shanton 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 Shanton a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanton is used for both girls and boys. About 26% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shanton?
Shanton has 2 syllables.
When was Shanton most popular?
Shanton peaked in 1973, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.