Girl · #8,720 in 2026

Shantil

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

Current Rank

#8,720

Peak Rank

#6,976 (1991)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1993

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#6976

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shantil

Shantil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 12 Shantils were born — ranking #6,976 that year. As of 2026, Shantil ranks #8,720 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Shantils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shantil

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shantil

What does the name Shantil mean?

Shantil is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shantil in 2026?

In 2026, Shantil ranks #8,720 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shantil most popular?

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

Is Shantil a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shantil?

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

About the name Shantil

Shantil is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Shantil's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #6,976. Use the chart and map above to compare Shantil'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.