Holding steady.
Popularity of Shoni since 1969
Babies named Shoni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shoni is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, during a period when phonetic variations of established names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1974, though it never reached widespread use and has remained stable at very low frequency ever since. As a variant of Shawna or Shauna, it fits within a broader trend of names like Tami, Lori, and Kelli in the 1970s. While it has no top state concentrations, it reflects the creativity of modern American naming.
Shoni is a modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Shawna or a feminine form of Shawn, both derived from John. It emerged in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1969, and saw modest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sha, Noni
Sibling names for Shoni
Names that share Shoni's style, for a brother or sister.
