Holding steady.
Popularity of Shacora since 1980
Babies named Shacora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shacora is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1980. The name reached its highest popularity in 1993, reflecting the era's trend of creative names beginning with the phonetic prefix 'Sha-.' While Shacora has never entered the top 1000 nationally, its usage has been stable since the 1990s, with a modest but persistent presence. The name likely draws from the fashionable elements of the time, combining the initial sound found in names like Shannon and Sharon with an ending reminiscent of Cora or Nicole. Though its exact origin is undocumented, Shacora exemplifies the inventive naming practices that gained prominence among African American families during the late 20th century.
Shacora is a modern invented name, emerging in the United States during the 1970s or 1980s. It follows the pattern of African American name coinages that combine the popular prefix 'Sha-' with a second element, here possibly inspired by names like Cora or Nicole. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1980 and saw its peak usage in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shac, Cora, Shay
Variants: Shacorah, Shakora
Sibling names for Shacora
Names that share Shacora's style, for a brother or sister.
