Shaterra
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially a combination of elements.
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Shaterra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shaterra today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaterra births was 1992 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaterra. 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
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
1992
26 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2006 SSA rank
#14,906
Tracked since 1981
Census
Shaterra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 245 people with the first name Shaterra, which placed it at #33,672 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
#33,672
National first-name rank
People counted
245
245 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shaterra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shaterra is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Shaterra 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 Shaterra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.9% · 230
- White2.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 3
- Two or more races1.2% · 3
Popularity
Shaterra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaterra 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 166 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
Shaterra 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 Shaterra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shaterras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaterra
Shaterra is a unique and relatively modern name, originating from a combination of various linguistic roots and cultural influences. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it first emerged as a creative blend of elements from different languages and traditions.
The first part of the name, "Sha," is believed to have its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, where it was commonly used as a prefix meaning "blessed" or "auspicious." This Sanskrit influence is likely a nod to the spiritual and philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
The second part, "terra," is derived from the Latin word meaning "earth" or "land." This connection to the natural world and the element of earth lends the name a grounded and earthy quality, perhaps symbolizing a connection to nature and the physical realm.
While the name itself does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its unique combination of linguistic elements reflects the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped modern naming practices.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shaterra is Shaterra Monique-Jones, an American actress and singer born in 1987. Although her acting career has been relatively low-profile, she has appeared in several independent films and television shows.
Another notable figure is Shaterra Reed, an American basketball player born in 1993. Reed played college basketball for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and later pursued a professional career in Europe, showcasing her athletic talents on the international stage.
In the realm of literature, Shaterra Bryant is an American author and poet who has published several works exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Her first collection of poetry, "Reflections of a Shattered Soul," was released in 2016.
Turning to the world of music, Shaterra Michelle is an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her soulful R&B and neo-soul sounds. She has released several independent albums and EPs, garnering a dedicated following among fans of contemporary urban music.
Lastly, Shaterra Monique is an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful cosmetics line catering to women of color. Her products have been widely praised for their inclusivity and commitment to celebrating diverse beauty standards.
While these are just a few examples, the name Shaterra continues to be embraced by individuals from various backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to this distinctive moniker.
People
Shaterra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaterra 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
Shaterra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaterra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaterra 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 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Shaterra a common name?
We classify Shaterra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaterra most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaterra was 1992, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaterra is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shaterra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 245 people with the name Shaterra, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,672 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 Shaterra 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 Shaterra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shaterra appears almost entirely female. Of the 245 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 Shaterra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shaterra is Black at 93.9%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). 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 Shaterra most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shaterra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (230 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 Shaterra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaterra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaterra 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 Shaterra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaterra 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 Shaterra 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 called Shaterra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.