Shacoria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Shaquille and Cori.
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Shacoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shacoria today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shacoria births was 1994 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shacoria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
1994
19 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,726
Tracked since 1988
Census
Shacoria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 157 people with the first name Shacoria, which placed it at #44,257 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,257
National first-name rank
People counted
157
157 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
94.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shacoria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shacoria is Black at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shacoria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shacoria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.3% · 148
- White1.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 2
Popularity
Shacoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shacoria from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 105 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Shacoria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shacoria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shacoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shacorias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Alabama, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Shacoria, while Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shacoria
The name Shacoria is believed to have its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian language of Akkadian, spoken in the region of modern-day Iraq and Syria. It is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "shakkuru," meaning "to give thanks" or "to praise." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals as a gesture of gratitude or reverence.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the ancient city of Babylon, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking official named "Shakkuria," which is believed to be a variation of the same root name.
During the medieval period, the name appears to have gained popularity in certain parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Historical records from the 10th century CE mention a renowned scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) named Shacoria ibn Abi al-Fadl, who was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic from Persia (modern-day Iran) was known as Shacoria al-Din Rumi. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Persian poetry and Sufism.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Shacoria al-Khalili, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, Syria. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments.
During the Renaissance period, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the world, likely through trade and cultural exchange. Records from the 16th century mention a Portuguese explorer named Shacoria de Almeida, who was part of the early expeditions to the East Indies.
While these are just a few examples, the name Shacoria has had a rich and diverse history, spanning various cultures and time periods. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, where it was likely bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of gratitude or reverence.
People
Shacoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shacoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shacoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shacoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shacoria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Shacoria a common name?
We classify Shacoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shacoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Shacoria was 1994, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shacoria is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shacoria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 157 people with the name Shacoria, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,257 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shacoria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shacoria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shacoria leans strongly female. 151 people counted with this name were female (96.2%), compared with 6 male bearers (3.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shacoria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shacoria is Black at 94.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shacoria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shacoria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (148 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shacoria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shacoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shacoria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shacoria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shacoria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shacoria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Shacoria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.