Shaterica
An invented name likely derived from the feminine form Shateria, potentially meaning "beautiful traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Shaterica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shaterica today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaterica births was 1991 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaterica. 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
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
1991
16 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,371
Tracked since 1983
Census
Shaterica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 155 people with the first name Shaterica, which placed it at #44,540 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
#44,540
National first-name rank
People counted
155
155 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
96.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shaterica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shaterica is Black at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) 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 Shaterica 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 Shaterica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American96.8% · 150
- White1.3% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 2
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Popularity
Shaterica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaterica 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 90 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
Shaterica 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 Shaterica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shatericas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaterica
The name Shaterica is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to be derived from a blend of various linguistic roots, drawing inspiration from multiple cultures and civilizations.
One possible theory traces the name's origins to ancient Mesopotamia, where a similar-sounding word, "shatera," was used to describe a celestial body or a celestial phenomenon. This connection suggests that the name may have held spiritual or astronomical significance in those ancient times.
Another hypothesis links Shaterica to the Sanskrit language, where the prefix "shat" means "six," and the suffix "-erica" could be related to the word "erika," meaning "solitary" or "alone." If this etymology is accurate, the name could have been used to convey a sense of individuality or uniqueness.
In various ancient texts and manuscripts, there are tantalizing references to names that bear a striking resemblance to Shaterica. For instance, in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer, a character named Shateria is mentioned as a wise and influential woman in the court of King Odysseus.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shaterica. One of the earliest recorded instances was Shaterica of Antioch, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century AD. Her writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential during the Hellenistic period.
Another prominent figure was Shaterica the Brave, a fierce warrior and military strategist who lived in the 9th century AD. She is celebrated in numerous medieval ballads and tales for her bravery and leadership skills during the Crusades.
In the 15th century, Shaterica de Medici was a prominent member of the powerful Medici family in Renaissance Italy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of some of the greatest artists and intellectuals of the era, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
During the 18th century, Shaterica Nightingale was a pioneering nurse and social reformer who made significant contributions to improving healthcare standards and nursing practices in Britain. Her tireless efforts during the Crimean War earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
In the realm of literature, Shaterica Brontë stands out as a notable figure. She was the lesser-known sister of the famous Brontë sisters, Charlotte and Emily, and authored several acclaimed novels and short stories during the Victorian era.
While the exact origins of the name Shaterica may remain a mystery, its rich history and diverse cultural influences have imbued it with a sense of intrigue and uniqueness that transcends time and geography.
People
Shaterica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaterica 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
Shaterica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaterica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaterica 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 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Shaterica a common name?
We classify Shaterica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 174 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaterica most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaterica was 1991, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaterica is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shaterica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 155 people with the name Shaterica, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,540 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 Shaterica 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 Shaterica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shaterica appears almost entirely female. Of the 153 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Shaterica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shaterica is Black at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) 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 Shaterica most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shaterica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (150 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 Shaterica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaterica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaterica 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 Shaterica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaterica 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 Shaterica 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 are named Shaterica?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.