Shanty
Girl nameShanty has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2015.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
193
Peak year
2015 (28 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1978
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shanty — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanty.
Sibling name ideas for Shanty
Same era and popularity as Shanty, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shanty?
Shanty has been given to 193 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shanty peak?
Shanty peaked in 2015, when 28 babies were given the name.
Is Shanty a girl or boy name?
Shanty is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanty are girls).
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