Girl · #9,068 in 2026

Shiwanda

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

Current Rank

#9,068

Peak Rank

#6,558 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1975

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#6558

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shiwanda

Shiwanda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 7 Shiwandas were born — ranking #6,558 that year. As of 2026, Shiwanda ranks #9,068 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Shiwandas 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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Where is Shiwanda most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

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99%
United States
1%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Shiwanda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shiwanda 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 Shiwanda

What does the name Shiwanda mean?

Shiwanda is a girl'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 Shiwanda in 2026?

In 2026, Shiwanda ranks #9,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shiwanda most popular?

Shiwanda reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #6,558 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shiwanda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shiwanda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shiwanda include Glenita, Marhta, Gindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shiwanda

Shiwanda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Shiwanda's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #6,558. Use the chart and map above to compare Shiwanda'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.