Shania
Every Shania since 1970 — 15,814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shania
Shania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,535 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 15,814 American babies have been named Shania. Its peak came in 1996, when 1,837 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 Shania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,535 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,631 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,046 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,139 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1,924 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2,151 |
| 2019 | 92 | #2,067 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,531 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1,975 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,682 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,666 |
| 2014 | 154 | #1,462 |
| 2013 | 199 | #1,207 |
| 2012 | 211 | #1,165 |
| 2011 | 290 | #901 |
| 2010 | 268 | #958 |
| 2009 | 335 | #838 |
| 2008 | 464 | #661 |
| 2007 | 527 | #569 |
| 2006 | 639 | #487 |
| 2005 | 707 | #436 |
| 2004 | 812 | #385 |
| 2003 | 955 | #327 |
| 2002 | 605 | #468 |
| 2001 | 763 | #383 |
| 2000 | 1,098 | #291 |
| 1995 | 576 | #447 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,139 |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,394 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,825 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,547 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,062 |
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Famous people named Shania
- Shania Twain Singer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shania in 2025?
Shania ranked #2,535 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shania?
15,814 babies have been named Shania in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shania most popular?
Shania peaked in 1996, when 1,837 newborns received the name.
Is Shania a boy or girl name?
Shania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shania rising or falling?
Shania is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shania?
Well-known people named Shania include Shania Twain (singer).