Shontee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Shanti (Sanskrit for "peace").
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Shontee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shontee today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shontee births was 1977 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shontee. 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 Shontee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1977
10 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1984 SSA rank
#11,923
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Shontee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shontee from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Shontee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shontee 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 Shontee 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 Shontee
The name Shontee finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "shanti," which translates to "peace" or "tranquility." This name carries a profound cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shontee can be found in the Vedic scriptures, specifically the Upanishads, which are ancient philosophical and spiritual texts that date back to around the 8th century BCE. In these texts, the concept of "shanti" is explored as a state of inner peace, harmony, and contentment.
During the medieval period, the name Shontee gained popularity among Hindu communities across India. It was often bestowed upon children with the hope that they would embody the qualities of serenity and calmness associated with the name's meaning.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Shontee Devi was a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher. She was renowned for her teachings on the attainment of inner peace and self-realization. Her teachings and writings influenced many seekers of spiritual enlightenment during that era.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Shontee was Shontee Nath, a poet and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. His poetic works explored themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the pursuit of inner tranquility. His writings continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literature enthusiasts alike.
In the 19th century, Shontee Bai was a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer from the southern region of India. She was renowned for her graceful movements and her ability to convey the essence of peace and harmony through her performances.
Shontee Desai, born in 1920, was a distinguished Indian freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Her unwavering commitment to non-violence and her dedication to promoting peaceful resistance made her a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
While the name Shontee has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition worldwide. Individuals from diverse backgrounds have embraced the name, drawn to its profound meaning and the values it represents.
People
Shontee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shontee 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
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shontee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shontee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shontee 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Shontee a common name?
We classify Shontee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shontee most popular?
The single biggest year for Shontee was 1977, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shontee is about 47 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 Shontee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shontee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shontee 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 Shontee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shontee 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 Shontee 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 share the name Shontee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.