Shauntae
A feminine name of African-American origin meaning "she is beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 656 living Americans carry the first name Shauntae. It is a predominantly female name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Shauntae today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shauntae births was 1983 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shauntae. 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
656
~ 1 in 522,491 Americans
Peak year
1983
44 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,621
Tracked since 1971
Gender
Gender distribution for Shauntae
Out of the 694 babies given the name Shauntae since 1880, 99.3% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Shauntae as a male name
- Ranked #6,621 in 1978
- 5 male births in 1978
- Peak: 1978 (5 births)
Shauntae as a female name
- Ranked #16,965 in 2009
- 6 female births in 2009
- Peak: 1983 (44 births)
Popularity
Shauntae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shauntae from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 337 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shauntae 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 Shauntae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shauntaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Ohio, Illinois recorded the most babies named Shauntae, while Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shauntae
The name Shauntae is believed to have originated in the United States during the 20th century, likely as a variant or combination of the names Shawn and Tae. It does not appear to have any direct ties to a specific language or culture of origin.
While the origins of the name are not entirely clear, it is thought to be a modern invention, possibly inspired by the growing popularity of unique and creative names in the latter half of the 20th century. The name may have been created by blending the common English name Shawn with the syllable "Tae," which could be derived from names like Tae or Tanya.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Shauntae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This suggests that the name is a relatively recent creation, likely within the last few decades.
As for notable individuals with the name Shauntae, here are a few examples:
1. Shauntae Brown (born 1982), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
2. Shauntae Walker (born 1993), an American professional basketball player currently playing in the EuroLeague.
3. Shauntae Smith (born 1987), an American model and actress known for her role in the television series "The Game."
4. Shauntae Haines (born 1985), an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums.
5. Shauntae Cunningham (born 1994), an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump.
These individuals represent some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shauntae, as it has only been in use for a relatively short period of time. However, as a modern and unique name, it is likely that more individuals with this name will emerge in the years to come.
People
Shauntae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shauntae 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
Shauntae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shauntae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 656 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shauntae 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 522,491 US residents.
Is Shauntae a common name?
We classify Shauntae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 694 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shauntae most popular?
The single biggest year for Shauntae was 1983, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shauntae is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shauntae a female name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Shauntae 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.