Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Shantae since 1969
Babies named Shantae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 337 |
| 1980s | 648 |
| 1990s | 449 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shantae is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1969. It achieved its peak usage in 1986, after which its frequency has steadily declined. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally and did not appear in any state as a top name. Its formation likely reflects the creative naming trends of the late 20th century, combining sounds from names like Shana or Chanté with the feminine suffix -ae. As a result, Shantae remains a distinctive choice with no well-attested etymology or long historical pedigree.
Shantae first appears in U.S. records in 1969, during a period when creative respellings and invented names were becoming fashionable. It may combine elements of names like Shana or Chanté with the fashionable -ae suffix. There is no known derivation from an existing word or language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shan, Shanny, Tae
Sibling names for Shantae
Names that share Shantae's style, for a brother or sister.
