Girl · #9,284 in 2026

Shoshona

Current Rank
#9,284
Peak Rank
#9,284 (1976)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
1976
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#9284
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Shoshona

The earliest SSA record of Shoshona as a baby girl name dates back to 1976, when 5 babies received it. 1976 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Shoshona — #9,284 in the national rankings. Shoshona last appeared in the published SSA data in 1976, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Shoshona most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United States
    35%
  • KW
    20%
  • New Zealand
    20%
  • Canada
    17%
  • GH
    8%

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

Names that sound like Shoshona

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shoshona 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 Shoshona

What does the name Shoshona mean?
Shoshona is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shoshona in 2026?
In 2026, Shoshona ranks #9,284 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shoshona most popular?
Shoshona reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #9,284 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Shoshona a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shoshona is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shoshona?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shoshona include Adale, Alodie, Anaida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shoshona

Shoshona is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Shoshona's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #9,284. Use the chart and map above to compare Shoshona'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.