Shonta

Girl name

Shonta has been given to 1,678 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,678

Peak year

1977 (127 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

96% girls / 4% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Shondagirl

7,444 babies since 1954

Shantagirl

5,254 babies since 1958

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Tarenunisex

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Zulmagirl

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Carrygirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shonta?

Shonta has been given to 1,678 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shonta peak?

Shonta peaked in 1977, when 127 babies were given the name.

Is Shonta a girl or boy name?

Shonta is primarily a girl name (96% of babies named Shonta are girls).

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