Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaunita since 1974
Babies named Shaunita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaunita is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, part of a wave of creatively constructed feminine names from the 1970s. Its peak usage came in 1979, but it has never been a common name; its latest recorded occurrence is in 2025, though it remains rare. The name's trajectory is stable, with no significant revival. Its origins are modern English, and it was not associated with any particular state or region. Shaunita exemplifies a naming style that blends familiar sounds with fashionable suffixes.
Shaunita is a modern coinage from the United States, likely formed by combining the popular name Shaun (a variant of Shawn) or Shawna with the Spanish diminutive suffix -ita. It first appeared in the 1970s, reflecting a trend of creating feminine, elaborate names by adding exotic-sounding endings. The name saw its peak usage in 1979, but has since become rare.
Sibling names for Shaunita
Names that share Shaunita's style, for a brother or sister.
