Holding steady.
Popularity of Shawntia since 1975
Babies named Shawntia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shawntia is a modern, invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 1989, reflecting the trend of creative, blended names in the 1980s. The name has remained consistently rare, with usage stable over recent years. While exact rank data is not available, its peak year of 1989 suggests it was most popular among families seeking distinctive, melodic names. Shawntia embodies the inventive spirit of American naming traditions, combining familiar sounds into a unique identity.
Shawntia is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the popular name Shawn (itself an Anglicization of Seán) with the feminine suffix -tia, reminiscent of names like Tia or Titia. The name gained modest use in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s, reflecting the era's trend of creating distinctive, phonetically appealing names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shawnie, Tia
Sibling names for Shawntia
Names that share Shawntia's style, for a brother or sister.
