Girl · #12,070 in 2026

Shantanique

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

Current Rank

#12,070

Peak Rank

#6,976 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

1997

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#6976

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shantanique

Shantanique first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 12 Shantaniques were born — ranking #6,976 that year. As of 2026, Shantanique ranks #12,070 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Shantaniques have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shantanique

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

Chandana
Santana
Lantana
Santini
Centanni
Syntonic
Shanty
Shanti
Chandon
Chantilly
Shante
Chamonix

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shantanique

What does the name Shantanique mean?

Shantanique is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shantanique in 2026?

In 2026, Shantanique ranks #12,070 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shantanique most popular?

Shantanique reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #6,976 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shantanique a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shantanique?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shantanique include Paulena, Chong, Alynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shantanique

Shantanique is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Shantanique's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #6,976. Use the chart and map above to compare Shantanique'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.