Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaunte since 1967
Babies named Shaunte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 426 |
| 1980s | 836 |
| 1990s | 318 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaunte is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, a product of the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its highest usage in 1978, reflecting a broader pattern of invented names incorporating the -te suffix. Although the name's original popularity was modest and it has since become uncommon, its trajectory has remained stable. Shaunte carries the stylistic imprint of its era, a time when many parents sought distinctive-sounding names for their daughters.
Shaunte is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1960s, likely as a feminine elaboration of Shawn (itself an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, meaning 'God is gracious'). The -te ending follows a pattern of invented names popular in the African American community during that era, blending familiar sounds with a distinctive touch. Its usage peaked in the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaun, Shawnie
Sibling names for Shaunte
Names that share Shaunte's style, for a brother or sister.
