Shantay

Girl name

Shantay has been given to 1,271 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1987.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,271

Peak year

1987 (72 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Shantay — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,254 babies since 1958

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

1,271 babies since 1922

1,271 babies since 1977

1,273 babies since 1971

1,275 babies since 1970

1,267 babies since 1972

1,276 babies since 1973

1,281 babies since 1900

1,261 babies since 1983

How popular is the name Shantay?

Shantay has been given to 1,271 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shantay peak?

Shantay peaked in 1987, when 72 babies were given the name.

Is Shantay a girl or boy name?

Shantay is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shantay are girls).

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