Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Shontez

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

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#6,670 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2005

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#6670

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shontez

Shontez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Shontezs were born — ranking #6,670 that year. As of 2026, Shontez ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Shontezs 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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Names that sound like Shontez

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

Shanties
Chanteuse
Shontz
Shandies
Shahnaz
Shunters
Jondas
Gentes
Chanties
Chanteys
Centos
Orantes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shontez

What does the name Shontez mean?

Shontez is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shontez in 2026?

In 2026, Shontez ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shontez most popular?

Shontez reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,670 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shontez a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shontez?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shontez include Dual, Akintunde, Tolan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shontez

Shontez is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Shontez's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Shontez'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.