Shahd
Every Shahd since 1992 — 749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shahd
Shahd is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,531 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 749 American babies have been named Shahd. Its peak came in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shahd stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shahd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,531 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,933 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,107 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,659 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,939 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,434 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,063 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,128 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,686 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,111 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,965 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,966 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,323 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,305 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,522 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,949 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,662 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,744 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,460 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,670 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,934 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,792 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,865 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,535 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shahd in 2025?
Shahd ranked #5,531 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shahd?
749 babies have been named Shahd in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shahd most popular?
Shahd peaked in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Shahd a boy or girl name?
Shahd is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shahd rising or falling?
Shahd has been roughly stable over the past decade.