Girl · #11,780 in 2026

Shundra

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

Current Rank

#11,780

Peak Rank

#2,997 (1979)

Total Babies

375

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

1993

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2997

Peak Rank

375

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shundra

Shundra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1965, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 28 Shundras were born — ranking #2,997 that year. As of 2026, Shundra ranks #11,780 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 375 Shundras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shundra

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

Jindra
Tundra
Chandra
Jandreau
Shunter
Shanda
Shonda
Hendra
Shuddery
Chander
Shudra
Gendre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shundra

What does the name Shundra mean?

Shundra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shundra in 2026?

In 2026, Shundra ranks #11,780 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shundra most popular?

Shundra reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,997 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shundra most popular?

Shundra has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shundra.

Is Shundra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shundra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shundra include Tyrhonda, Jalena, Merian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shundra

Shundra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 375 births in the dataset. Shundra's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,997. Use the chart and map above to compare Shundra'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.