Shanterica
A feminine name possibly derived from French and English elements meaning "peace" or "serenity".
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Shanterica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shanterica today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shanterica births was 1993 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shanterica. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shanterica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
1993
11 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2000 SSA rank
#17,171
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Shanterica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shanterica 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 65 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shanterica 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 Shanterica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shantericas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shanterica
The name Shanterica is a modern invention, likely combining elements from both French and African linguistic roots. It does not appear to have any direct ties to a specific cultural or ethnic origin.
The first part of the name, "Shant," bears some resemblance to the French word "chanter," meaning "to sing." This could suggest a musical or lyrical connotation. The latter part, "erica," is reminiscent of the Greek word "erico," meaning "heather" – a type of flowering plant. Combining these elements creates a name that could be interpreted as something akin to "singing heather."
There are no known historical references or mentions of Shanterica in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent coinage as a given name.
The earliest documented instances of Shanterica as a first name are quite modern, with the first recorded examples appearing in the late 20th century. However, due to the scarcity of comprehensive historical records for uncommon names, it is possible that earlier examples may have existed but were not widely documented.
While Shanterica is a relatively uncommon name, there are a few notable individuals who have borne it throughout recent history. One example is Shanterica Madkins, an American dancer and choreographer born in 1985, who has worked with various artists and performed in music videos and stage productions.
Another individual with this name is Shanterica Roberson, an American basketball player born in 1989, who played for several collegiate teams and professionally in Europe.
Shanterica Woodbury, an American singer and songwriter born in 1990, has also gained some recognition for her work in the music industry.
Additionally, there is Shanterica Brown, an American entrepreneur and business owner born in 1983, who has founded several successful companies in the beauty and wellness sectors.
Lastly, Shanterica Merritt, an American activist and community organizer born in 1978, has been involved in various social justice initiatives and campaigns.
People
Shanterica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shanterica 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
Shanterica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shanterica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shanterica 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Shanterica a common name?
We classify Shanterica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 76 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shanterica most popular?
The single biggest year for Shanterica was 1993, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shanterica is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shanterica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shanterica 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.
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.