Unisex · #12,551 in 2026

Shondell

Current Rank
#12,551
Peak Rank
#1,873 (1976)
Total Babies
262
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,171 (237 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,873 (262 total)
👦As Boy Name
1969
First Year
2008
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#1873
Peak Rank
262
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1968
First Year
1993
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#2171
Peak Rank
237
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Shondell

As a girl name

Shondell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1968, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 36 Shondells were born — ranking #2,171 that year. As of 2026, Shondell ranks #10,588 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 237 Shondells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shondell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 26 Shondells were born — ranking #1,873 that year. As of 2026, Shondell ranks #12,551 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 262 Shondells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shondell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shondell 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 Shondell

What does the name Shondell mean?
Shondell is a boy'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 Shondell in 2026?
In 2026, Shondell ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shondell most popular?
Shondell reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #1,873 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shondell most popular?
Shondell has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shondell.
Is Shondell a unisex name?
Yes — Shondell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 47% of Shondells assigned female and 53% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shondell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shondell include Daric, Kenyata, Rudransh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shondell

Shondell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 262 births in the dataset. Shondell's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #1,873. Use the chart and map above to compare Shondell'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.