Shaft Name Popularity and Statistics
Shaft is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shaft?
Shaft is spelled S-H-A-F-T. The name has 5 letters.
Shaft Popularity in 1996
Rank#7,971
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 201 places to #7,971 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1994.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shaft Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1971 through 1996. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Boys | 6 | #7,971 |
| 1994 | Boys | 6 | #7,770 |
| 1991 | Boys | 6 | #7,271 |
| 1975 | Boys | 6 | #4,797 |
| 1974 | Boys | 9 | #3,558 |
| 1973 | Boys | 16 | #2,405 |
| 1972 | Boys | 32 | #1,508 |
| 1971 | Boys | 22 | #1,916 |
When Was Shaft Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1972 · Boys
32 recorded births
National rank #1,508
1971 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #1,916
1973 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #2,405
1974 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #3,558
Where Shaft Ranked Highest in 1973
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #943 | 6 |