Boy · #7,727 in 2026

Shant

Name: Popularity of the name Shant in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shant, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,727

Peak Rank

#2,190 (1991)

Total Babies

831

5-Yr Trend

-27%

1972

First Year

2026

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2190

Peak Rank

831

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shant

Shant first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 33 Shants were born — ranking #2,190 that year. As of 2026, Shant ranks #7,727 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 831 Shants have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shant

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

Shaunte
Shunt
Shent
Jonte
Shot
Shined
Shunned
Jaunt
Shon
Xan
Shinned
Shott

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shant

What does the name Shant mean?

Shant is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shant in 2026?

In 2026, Shant ranks #7,727 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shant most popular?

Shant reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,190 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shant most popular?

Shant has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shant.

Is Shant a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shant is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shant?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shant include Lory, Charlene, Nicki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shant

Shant is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 831 births in the dataset. Shant's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,190. Use the chart and map above to compare Shant'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.