Shant
Every Shant since 1972 — 823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shant
Shant is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,781 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 823 American babies have been named Shant. Its peak came in 1991, when 33 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 Shant stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shant year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,781 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,811 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,916 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,977 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,118 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,283 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,528 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,954 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,684 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,597 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,515 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,618 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,178 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,829 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,831 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,725 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,589 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,892 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,270 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,738 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,490 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,750 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,283 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,710 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,711 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shant in 2025?
Shant ranked #11,781 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shant?
823 babies have been named Shant in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shant most popular?
Shant peaked in 1991, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Shant a boy or girl name?
Shant is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shant rising or falling?
Shant is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.