girl's name
Shonna
SHON-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 3,193
Shonna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 7 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 1977, when 194 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1942.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shonna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 620 |
| 1970s | 1,391 |
| 1980s | 631 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Shonna?
In 2010, Shonna was given to 7 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 Shonna 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 Shonna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shonna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shonna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shonna
- English SHON-uh
Sibling Names for Shonna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shonna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shonna
How popular is the name Shonna?
In 2010, Shonna was given to 7 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 Shonna a girl's or a boy's name?
Shonna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shonna?
Shonna has 2 syllables.
When was Shonna most popular?
Shonna peaked in 1977, when 194 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.