Shaft

Boy name

Shaft has been given to 103 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

103

Peak year

1972 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaft.

103 babies since 1970

103 babies since 1971

104 babies since 1915

104 babies since 1964

104 babies since 1971

102 babies since 1955

102 babies since 1974

105 babies since 1965

How popular is the name Shaft?

Shaft has been given to 103 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaft peak?

Shaft peaked in 1972, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Shaft a girl or boy name?

Shaft is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shaft are boys).

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