Shota
A male given name of Georgian origin.
Every Shota since 1988 — 317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shota
Shota is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,600 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 317 American babies have been named Shota. Its peak came in 1993, when 15 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 Shota stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shota year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,600 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,933 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,879 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,104 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,635 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,577 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,542 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,623 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,688 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,525 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,471 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,602 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,499 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,019 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,812 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,618 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,568 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,785 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,737 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,355 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,196 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,077 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,368 |
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Famous people named Shota
- Shota Rustaveli Writer · 1172–1216
- Shota Arveladze Soccer player · b. 1973
- Shota Chochishvili Wrestler · 1950–2009
- Shota Koide Soccer player · b. 1981
- Shota Matsuhashi Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shota mean?
A male given name of Georgian origin.
How popular is the name Shota in 2025?
Shota ranked #13,600 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shota?
317 babies have been named Shota in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shota most popular?
Shota peaked in 1993, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Shota a boy or girl name?
Shota is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shota rising or falling?
Shota is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shota?
Well-known people named Shota include Shota Rustaveli (writer), Shota Arveladze (soccer player), Shota Chochishvili (wrestler).