Shanti
Every Shanti since 1966 — 2,025 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanti
Shanti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,373 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,025 American babies have been named Shanti — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shanti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanti 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 | 11 | #9,373 | — | — |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,364 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,213 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,971 | — | — |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,583 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,161 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,383 | — | — |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,368 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,318 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,231 | — | — |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,396 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,668 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #5,003 | — | — |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,700 | — | — |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,990 | — | — |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,099 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,179 | — | — |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,639 | — | — |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,206 | — | — |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,170 | — | — |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,205 | — | — |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,120 | — | — |
| 2003 | 77 | #2,241 | — | — |
| 2002 | 62 | #2,549 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,264 | — | — |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,287 | — | — |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,956 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,664 | — | — |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,850 | — | — |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,880 | 14 | #3,227 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,956 | 13 | #3,053 |
| 1970 | 32 | #2,388 | 5 | #5,327 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanti in 2025?
Shanti ranked #9,373 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanti?
2,025 babies have been named Shanti in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanti most popular?
Shanti peaked in 2003, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Shanti a boy or girl name?
Shanti is used for both: about 93% of babies named Shanti have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Shanti rising or falling?
Shanti is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.