unisex name
Shenandoah
shen-un-DOH-uh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 459
Shenandoah is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 76% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 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 23 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Shenandoah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Shenandoah?
In 2024, Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shenandoah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shenandoah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shenandoah
- English shen-un-DOH-uh
Sibling Names for Shenandoah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shenandoah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shenandoah
How popular is the name Shenandoah?
In 2024, Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah a girl's or a boy's name?
Shenandoah is used for both girls and boys. About 76% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shenandoah?
Shenandoah has 4 syllables.
When was Shenandoah most popular?
Shenandoah peaked in 1975, when 23 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.