Shaterrica
A feminine name of unknown origin with uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Shaterrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shaterrica today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaterrica births was 1994 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaterrica. 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
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
1994
16 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,535
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Shaterrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaterrica 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 94 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
Shaterrica 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 Shaterrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shaterricas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaterrica
The name Shaterrica is a modern invented name that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the English name Shateria and the suffix "-ica" which is sometimes used in African American naming traditions.
The name does not have a clear etymological origin or direct translation from any specific language or culture. However, it may have been influenced by the African American practice of creating unique names by blending elements from various linguistic sources, including English, African languages, and other cultural influences.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Shaterrica in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. This suggests that the name is a relatively modern creation, possibly emerging in the context of African American naming traditions.
While the name Shaterrica is not a traditional name with a long history, there are a few notable individuals who have been recorded as bearing this first name in recent decades. Here are five examples:
1. Shaterrica Howard, an American basketball player who played for the University of Oklahoma in the early 2000s.
2. Shaterrica Randolph, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 400-meter hurdles event in the early 2010s.
3. Shaterrica Brown, an American entrepreneur and fashion designer based in Atlanta, Georgia.
4. Shaterrica Lowe, an American singer and songwriter from Houston, Texas, active in the early 2000s.
5. Shaterrica Harris, an American author and motivational speaker who has published books on personal development.
Due to the relatively recent origin of the name Shaterrica, it is challenging to find extensive historical information or records of individuals bearing this name prior to the late 20th century. However, its emergence reflects the creative naming practices within the African American community and the desire to create unique and meaningful names for children.
People
Shaterrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaterrica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Shaterrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaterrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaterrica 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Shaterrica a common name?
We classify Shaterrica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaterrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaterrica was 1994, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaterrica is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shaterrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaterrica 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.