Holding steady.
Popularity of Shondell since 1968
Babies named Shondell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 | 5 |
| 1970s | 159 | 146 |
| 1980s | 49 | 28 |
| 1990s | 7 | 67 |
| 2000s | 0 | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shondell is a rare modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, when it was most frequently given to newborn boys. Since then, the name has seen very limited use and has not ranked on any national lists. Its trajectory suggests a stable but minimal presence over the decades. The name is likely a constructed blend, following a pattern of similar coinages from the same era. No top states are recorded, indicating it never became concentrated in any particular region.
The name Shondell first appeared in the United States in 1969. It is likely a modern invention, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix 'Shon-' (as in Sean or Shaun) with the fashionable suffix '-dell' (seen in names like Ondell or Mandell). Its use peaked in 1976 and has since remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shon, Dell
Sibling names for Shondell
Names that share Shondell's style, for a brother or sister.
