Unisex name · peaked 1991

Shandell

Every Shandell since 1968 — 594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Shandell
Peak year
1991
57 babies
All-time total
594
since 1968

The story of Shandell

Shandell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1968, 594 American babies have been named Shandell — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shandell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Shandell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
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2003 8 #12,224
2002 6 #15,095
2001 5 #17,516
2000
1995 11 #7,987
1990 13 #6,799
1985 14 #5,300
1980 14 #5,187
1975 20 #3,489 5 #6,196
1970 17 #3,688
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Shandell in 2025?

Shandell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Shandell?

594 babies have been named Shandell in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Shandell most popular?

Shandell peaked in 1991, when 57 newborns received the name.

Is Shandell a boy or girl name?

Shandell is used for both: about 89% of babies named Shandell have been girls and 11% boys.

Is the name Shandell rising or falling?

Shandell has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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