Girl · #12,675 in 2026

Shantrell

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

Current Rank

#12,675

Peak Rank

#2,657 (1985)

Total Babies

620

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2007

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#2657

Peak Rank

620

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shantrell

Shantrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 36 Shantrells were born — ranking #2,657 that year. As of 2026, Shantrell ranks #12,675 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 620 Shantrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shantrell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shantrell 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 Shantrell

What does the name Shantrell mean?

Shantrell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shantrell in 2026?

In 2026, Shantrell ranks #12,675 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Shantrell most popular?

Shantrell reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #2,657 that year with 36 babies given the name.

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

Shantrell has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shantrell.

Is Shantrell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shantrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shantrell include Philip, Lavita, Lyndee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shantrell

Shantrell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 620 births in the dataset. Shantrell's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #2,657. Use the chart and map above to compare Shantrell'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.