Shanty Name Popularity and Statistics
Shanty is predominantly used for girls. 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 Shanty?
Shanty is spelled S-H-A-N-T-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Shanty Popularity in 2018
Rank#12,464
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 249 places to #12,464 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shanty Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2015 | Girls | 28 | #4,853 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2012 | Girls | 17 | #7,144 |
| 2011 | Girls | 13 | #8,614 |
| 2010 | Girls | 11 | #9,790 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2006 | Girls | 12 | #9,286 |
| 2005 | Girls | 9 | #10,921 |
| 2004 | Girls | 8 | #11,624 |
| 2003 | Girls | 9 | #10,425 |
| 2002 | Girls | 6 | #13,595 |
| 2001 | Girls | 7 | #12,056 |
| 1995 | Girls | 5 | #13,386 |
| 1978 | Girls | 5 | #9,750 |
When Was Shanty 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.
2015 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #4,853
2012 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #7,144
2011 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #8,614
2006 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #9,286
Where Shanty Ranked Highest in 2015
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,717 | 7 |