Holding steady.
Popularity of Shontae since 1969
Babies named Shontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 356 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shontae is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. Its origin is debated; it may be a respelling of Shauntae, itself a feminine form of Shawn, or a creative coinage blending fashionable sounds. The name reached its peak in 1985, with its strongest use concentrated in the 1980s culturally. Since then, its usage has been very low and stable. Shontae has not ranked in the national top 1000 and was recorded primarily in states such as Texas, California, and Illinois. Nicknames like Shon and Tae are occasionally used. Despite its obscurity, Shontae saw consistent but modest use for several decades, typical of many modern American coinages.
Shontae first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 and is primarily an American coinage. It may be a respelling of Shauntae (itself a feminine form of Shawn, derived from the Irish name Sean, meaning 'God is gracious'), or formed by blending the phonetic element -shan (from names like Shannon or Shawn) with the fashionable suffix -tae. The name saw modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly within African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shon, Tae, Shay
Sibling names for Shontae
Names that share Shontae's style, for a brother or sister.
