Unisex · #10,556 in 2026

Shondale

Current Rank
#10,556
Peak Rank
#5,981 (1996)
Total Babies
77
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,579 (14 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,981 (77 total)
👦As Boy Name
1973
First Year
2001
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#5981
Peak Rank
77
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
1973
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#5579
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Shondale

As a girl name

Shondale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 9 Shondales were born — ranking #5,579 that year. As of 2026, Shondale ranks #5,579 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Shondales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shondale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 9 Shondales were born — ranking #5,981 that year. As of 2026, Shondale ranks #10,556 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 77 Shondales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shondale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shondale 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 Shondale

What does the name Shondale mean?
Shondale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shondale in 2026?
In 2026, Shondale ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shondale most popular?
Shondale reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #5,981 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Shondale a unisex name?
Yes — Shondale is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Shondales assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shondale?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shondale include Stalin, Juane, Amauris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shondale

Shondale is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 77 births in the dataset. Shondale's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #5,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Shondale'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.