Shawndreka
A unique name derived from variants of Shawn and Andre.
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Shawndreka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shawndreka today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shawndreka births was 1981 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shawndreka. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shawndreka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
1981
7 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1990 SSA rank
#11,201
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Shawndreka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shawndreka from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shawndreka remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shawndreka 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 Shawndreka 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 Shawndreka
The name Shawndreka is a unique and relatively modern invention, likely created by blending elements from various existing names and words. It does not appear to have a direct cultural or linguistic origin, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables.
One possible interpretation is that the name is a fusion of the popular name "Shawn" or "Shaun" (derived from the Irish Seán, meaning "God is gracious") and the Greek name "Andrea" (meaning "brave" or "manly"). The addition of the suffix "-dreka" may have been inspired by names of Greek or Slavic origin, such as "Demetria" or "Petronela."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts featuring this particular name, its construction reflects the modern trend of creating unique and distinctive names by blending elements from various cultures and languages.
As a relatively new name, there are few recorded examples of individuals bearing it throughout history. However, here are five individuals who have been documented with the first name Shawndreka:
1. Shawndreka Jones, an American track and field athlete born in 1993, specializing in the 100 and 200-meter sprints.
2. Shawndreka Williams, an American singer and songwriter from Louisiana, known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
3. Shawndreka Harris, an American entrepreneur and founder of a lifestyle brand based in Atlanta, Georgia.
4. Shawndreka Davis, an American educator and advocate for youth empowerment programs in Chicago, Illinois.
5. Shawndreka Thompson, an American author and playwright from Detroit, Michigan, known for her works exploring themes of identity and social justice.
These individuals, while not necessarily famous on a global scale, represent the diversity of backgrounds and pursuits associated with this unique name in modern times.
People
Shawndreka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shawndreka 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
Shawndreka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shawndreka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shawndreka 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Shawndreka a common name?
We classify Shawndreka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shawndreka most popular?
The single biggest year for Shawndreka was 1981, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shawndreka is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Shawndreka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shawndreka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shawndreka 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 Shawndreka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shawndreka 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 Shawndreka 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Shawndreka?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.