Shatora
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a contracted form of Shakuntala.
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Shatora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shatora today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shatora births was 1987 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shatora. 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
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
1987
14 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1998 SSA rank
#16,195
Tracked since 1979
Census
Shatora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 133 people with the first name Shatora, which placed it at #48,223 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
#48,223
National first-name rank
People counted
133
133 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shatora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shatora is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Shatora 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 Shatora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.5% · 123
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 5
- Two or more races2.3% · 3
- White0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Popularity
Shatora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shatora from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shatora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shatora 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 Shatora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shatora
The name Shatora finds its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent during the ancient Vedic period. The name is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "shat," meaning "six," and "tora," which can be translated as "gate" or "door." Together, the name Shatora carries the symbolic meaning of "six gates" or "six paths," possibly alluding to the six senses or the six spiritual paths to enlightenment in Hindu philosophy.
In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, the name Shatora appears to have ties to the concept of the "Shat Chakra," which refers to the six chakras or energy centers within the human body. These chakras are believed to be portals for the flow of spiritual energy and self-realization. While the direct connection between the name and this concept is not firmly established, it adds an intriguing layer of symbolism to its origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shatora can be traced back to the 6th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Hindu text, the Upanishads. In these philosophical texts, the name appears as a metaphor for the multifaceted nature of existence and the various paths one can take towards enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shatora. In the 12th century CE, Shatora Devi was a renowned Hindu poet and philosopher from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her works explored themes of spirituality, love, and devotion, and she is celebrated for her contributions to the Bhakti movement.
Another prominent figure associated with the name Shatora is Shatora Bai, a 16th-century Indian warrior and military leader from the Rajput clan. She is remembered for her bravery and strategic acumen in defending her kingdom against invading forces.
In the realm of art and literature, Shatora Malhotra was a 19th-century Indian painter and calligrapher, renowned for her intricate works that blended traditional Indian styles with contemporary influences. Her artistic legacy has been preserved in various museums and collections across India.
Shatora Dutta, born in 1885, was a pioneering Indian educator and social reformer. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's education and empowerment, establishing several schools and educational institutions in Bengal.
Lastly, Shatora Kapoor, born in 1932, was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a vital role in preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of India, both nationally and internationally, through her performances and teachings.
While the name Shatora may have evolved and taken on different interpretations across regions and cultures, its Sanskrit roots and symbolic associations with spiritual growth, enlightenment, and multifaceted paths continue to imbue it with a rich tapestry of meaning.
People
Shatora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shatora 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
Shatora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shatora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shatora 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 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Shatora a common name?
We classify Shatora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shatora most popular?
The single biggest year for Shatora was 1987, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shatora is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shatora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 133 people with the name Shatora, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,223 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 Shatora 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 Shatora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shatora appears almost entirely female. Of the 134 people counted with this name, 99.3% 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 Shatora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shatora is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Shatora most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shatora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (123 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 Shatora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shatora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shatora 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 Shatora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shatora 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 Shatora 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 share the name Shatora?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.