Shantina
A feminine name of American origin meaning "peace" or "tranquility".
Name Census estimates that about 342 living Americans carry the first name Shantina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shantina today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shantina births was 1991 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shantina. 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
342
~ 1 in 1,002,206 Americans
Peak year
1991
25 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2005 SSA rank
#18,718
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Shantina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shantina from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 151 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shantina 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 Shantina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shantinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shantina
The name Shantina is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is the classical language of ancient India. It is thought to be a feminine form of the name Shanta, which is derived from the Sanskrit word "shanti" meaning peace, tranquility, or calmness.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shantina can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to goddesses or female characters who embodied the qualities of serenity and inner peace. The name was particularly popular among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent, where it was seen as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and harmony.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shantina can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In the epic, there is a character named Shantina who is described as a wise and virtuous woman, known for her gentle nature and peaceful demeanor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shantina. One such figure was Shantina Devi (1901-1989), an Indian mathematician and writer who gained international recognition for her exceptional ability to perform complex calculations mentally. She was dubbed the "Human Computer" and was celebrated for her contributions to the field of mathematics.
Another prominent figure with the name Shantina was Shantina Mukherjee (1926-2015), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was widely regarded as one of the leading exponents of the Kathak dance form and played a significant role in preserving and promoting Indian classical dance traditions.
In the realm of literature, Shantina Ahuja (1943-2021) was a renowned Indian novelist and short story writer. Her works, which often explored themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues, earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
Shantina Jain (1970-present) is a contemporary Indian classical singer and music educator. She has gained recognition for her mastery of the Khayal and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music and has received several awards for her contributions to the field of music.
Shantina Bakshi (1981-present) is an Indian entrepreneur and social activist. She is the founder of Kalki, a non-profit organization that works towards empowering and uplifting the transgender community in India. Her efforts have earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards for her advocacy and humanitarian work.
People
Shantina + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shantina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shantina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 342 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shantina 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 1,002,206 US residents.
Is Shantina a common name?
We classify Shantina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 366 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shantina most popular?
The single biggest year for Shantina was 1991, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shantina is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shantina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shantina 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.