Unisex · #10,271 in 2026

Shaton

Current Rank
#10,271
Peak Rank
#4,310 (1971)
Total Babies
101
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,310 (101 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,772 (10 total)
👧As Girl Name
1969
First Year
1991
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#4310
Peak Rank
101
Total Count
14
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
1988
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#5772
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Shaton

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Shaton as a girl name dates back to 1969, when 7 babies received it. 1971 was its biggest year on record, with 13 newborns named Shaton — #4,310 in the national rankings. About 57% of every Shaton on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Shaton last appeared in the published SSA data in 1991, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 101 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Shaton as a boy name dates back to 1978, when 5 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Shaton — #5,772 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Shaton on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Shaton last appeared in the published SSA data in 1988, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 10 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Shaton

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

  • Schatten
  • Shaytan
  • Shotten
  • Shotton
  • Schaden
  • Chaton
  • Chatten
  • Chattan
  • Shahan
  • Chattin
  • Shaitan
  • Shodden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaton

What does the name Shaton mean?
Shaton 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 Shaton in 2026?
In 2026, Shaton ranks #10,271 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Shaton most popular?
Shaton reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #4,310 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Shaton a unisex name?
Yes — Shaton is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Shatons assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shaton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaton include Ronie, Juanette, Laretha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaton

Shaton is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Shaton's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #4,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaton'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.