Shantoria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French "chanter" meaning "to sing".
Name Census estimates that about 338 living Americans carry the first name Shantoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shantoria today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shantoria births was 1987 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shantoria. 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
338
~ 1 in 1,014,066 Americans
Peak year
1987
27 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,996
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Shantoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shantoria from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 183 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
Shantoria 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 Shantoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shantorias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Shantoria, while Alabama, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shantoria
The name Shantoria has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, believed to have originated around the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the word "shanti," meaning peace, tranquility, or calmness, combined with the feminine suffix "-ia." This suggests that Shantoria was originally intended to convey the idea of a peaceful or serene woman.
Shantoria is a relatively rare name, and its earliest recorded use is somewhat obscure. However, some historians have uncovered references to a woman named Shantoria in ancient Hindu scriptures, where she is described as a wise and compassionate sage who devoted her life to promoting peace and harmony among the people.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shantoria was a Buddhist nun who lived in the 5th century CE in what is now modern-day Pakistan. She was renowned for her teachings on non-violence and her efforts to spread the principles of Buddhism throughout the region.
In the 12th century, a famous poet and philosopher from Persia, Shantoria al-Khayyam, wrote extensively on the themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her works were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers and thinkers across the Middle East and Central Asia.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, there was a notable figure named Shantoria de Medici, who was a prominent patron of the arts and a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, Italy. She played a significant role in supporting and promoting the work of artists and intellectuals during the 15th century.
Another notable Shantoria was a Native American woman from the Navajo tribe, who lived in the 19th century. She was known for her expertise in traditional weaving techniques and her efforts to preserve and pass down this cultural heritage to younger generations.
Throughout history, the name Shantoria has been associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of peace, serenity, and wisdom. While it may not be a widely popular name in modern times, its rich cultural and historical significance continues to resonate with those who value the ideals of harmony and tranquility.
People
Shantoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shantoria 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
Shantoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shantoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 338 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shantoria 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 1,014,066 US residents.
Is Shantoria a common name?
We classify Shantoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shantoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Shantoria was 1987, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shantoria is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shantoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shantoria 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.