girl's name
Shonta
SHON-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,678
Shonta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2003 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 127 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shonta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 748 |
| 1980s | 624 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 26 |
How Popular Is Shonta?
In 2003, Shonta 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.
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 Shonta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shonta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shonta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shonta
- English SHON-tuh
Sibling Names for Shonta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shonta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shonta
How popular is the name Shonta?
In 2003, Shonta 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 Shonta a girl's or a boy's name?
Shonta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shonta?
Shonta has 2 syllables.
When was Shonta most popular?
Shonta peaked in 1977, when 127 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.