How Many People Are Named Shania?

15,744

people in the United States are named Shania

1 in 21,277 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2125

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0047%

Of US population

Peak Year

1996

1,837 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: shə-NIE-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

In the case of singer Shania Twain (1965-), who chose it as her stage name, she has claimed it was based on an Ojibwa phrase meaning "on my way". This appears to be untrue.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 21.9 years old

Young (<30) 15,091
95.9%
Adult (30–60) 653
4.1%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1970 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 1,587
Florida 1,109
California 813
Texas 744
Pennsylvania 637
Georgia 626
North Carolina 605
Ohio 576
Illinois 520
Michigan 453

💡 Fun Facts About "Shania"

  • 67 babies were named Shania in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1996
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1970
  • Most popular in New York

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