Shequita
Every Shequita since 1971 — 602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shequita
Shequita 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 1971, 602 American babies have been named Shequita. Its peak came in 1985, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shequita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shequita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1995 | 6 | #13,149 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,802 |
| 1985 | 128 | #1,131 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,830 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,335 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shequita in 2025?
Shequita 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 Shequita?
602 babies have been named Shequita in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shequita most popular?
Shequita peaked in 1985, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Shequita a boy or girl name?
Shequita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shequita rising or falling?
Shequita has been roughly stable over the past decade.