Shanica
Every Shanica since 1973 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanica
Shanica is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 409 American babies have been named Shanica. Its peak came in 1985, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shanica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 25 | #4,099 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,069 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,974 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanica in 2025?
Shanica did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shanica?
409 babies have been named Shanica in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanica most popular?
Shanica peaked in 1985, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Shanica a boy or girl name?
Shanica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanica rising or falling?
Shanica has been roughly stable over the past decade.