Holding steady.
Popularity of Shantice since 1986
Babies named Shantice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shantice is a modern American invention that first entered U.S. birth records in 1986, a time when creative, phonetically constructed names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1992, reflecting the trend cycle of such names. Since then, usage has remained stable at very low levels, never reaching the top 1,000. The name's construction follows a pattern common in African American communities, combining a stylish prefix with a melodic suffix. While it did not achieve widespread popularity, Shantice exemplifies the distinctive and personal naming practices that emerged in the late 20th century.
Shantice appears to be a modern coinage that emerged in the United States during the 1980s. It follows a pattern of creative name formation using the Sha- prefix, popularized by names such as Shanice and Shante, combined with the -tice ending, which may have been influenced by the phonetic similarity to names like Justice or Patrice. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots in any established language and is considered an example of late 20th-century American name invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shan, Tice
Sibling names for Shantice
Names that share Shantice's style, for a brother or sister.
