Shaunta

Girl name

Shaunta has been given to 1,230 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,230

Peak year

1979 (123 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

97% girls / 3% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Shaunagirl

28,121 babies since 1938

Shantagirl

5,254 babies since 1958

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Brigitgirl

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Teishagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shaunta?

Shaunta has been given to 1,230 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaunta peak?

Shaunta peaked in 1979, when 123 babies were given the name.

Is Shaunta a girl or boy name?

Shaunta is primarily a girl name (97% of babies named Shaunta are girls).

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