girl's name
Shashona
shuh-SHOH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 25
Shashona is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1980 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 1975, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shashona Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shashona?
In 1980, Shashona 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 Shashona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shashona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shashona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shashona
- English shuh-SHOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Shashona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shashona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shashona
How popular is the name Shashona?
In 1980, Shashona 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 Shashona a girl's or a boy's name?
Shashona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shashona?
Shashona has 3 syllables.
When was Shashona most popular?
Shashona peaked in 1975, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.