Shanna
Every Shanna since 1931 — 28,372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanna
Shanna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,982 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 28,372 American babies have been named Shanna. Its peak came in 1978, when 1,855 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Shanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,982 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,160 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,262 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,110 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,971 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,449 | — | — |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,976 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,721 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,256 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,327 | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,224 | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,769 | — | — |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,632 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,082 | — | — |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,455 | — | — |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,684 | — | — |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,994 | — | — |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,770 | — | — |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,855 | — | — |
| 2006 | 138 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 2005 | 129 | #1,588 | — | — |
| 2004 | 135 | #1,496 | — | — |
| 2003 | 122 | #1,586 | — | — |
| 2002 | 132 | #1,453 | — | — |
| 2001 | 166 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 2000 | 152 | #1,279 | — | — |
| 1995 | 281 | #729 | — | — |
| 1990 | 589 | #430 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,058 | #243 | 5 | #7,414 |
| 1980 | 1,520 | #181 | 7 | #5,428 |
| 1975 | 601 | #358 | — | — |
| 1970 | 759 | #344 | — | — |
| 1965 | 193 | #710 | — | — |
| 1960 | 103 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,049 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,395 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,130 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shanna
- Shanna Moakler Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanna in 2025?
Shanna ranked #12,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanna?
28,372 babies have been named Shanna in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanna most popular?
Shanna peaked in 1978, when 1,855 newborns received the name.
Is Shanna a boy or girl name?
Shanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanna rising or falling?
Shanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shanna?
Well-known people named Shanna include Shanna Moakler (actor).