Unisex · #11,325 in 2026

Shandell

Current Rank
#11,325
Peak Rank
#2,420 (1991)
Total Babies
526
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,420 (526 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,613 (68 total)
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
2003
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#2420
Peak Rank
526
Total Count
35
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
1993
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3613
Peak Rank
68
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Shandell

As a girl name

Shandell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 52 Shandells were born — ranking #2,420 that year. As of 2026, Shandell ranks #11,325 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 526 Shandells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shandell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 10 Shandells were born — ranking #3,613 that year. As of 2026, Shandell ranks #7,638 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Shandells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shandell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shandell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shandell

What does the name Shandell mean?
Shandell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shandell in 2026?
In 2026, Shandell ranks #11,325 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Shandell most popular?
Shandell reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,420 that year with 52 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shandell most popular?
Shandell has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shandell.
Is Shandell a unisex name?
Yes — Shandell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 89% of Shandells assigned female and 11% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shandell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shandell include Elspeth, Sima, Kyleen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shandell

Shandell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 526 births in the dataset. Shandell's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,420. Use the chart and map above to compare Shandell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.