Shania
5 countries#2514 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shania was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
15,814 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #2514 · peaked in 1996 with 1,837 births
Most common in: New York, Florida, California, Texas, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,149 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2000 with 511 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,874 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1628 · peaked in 2000 with 457 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
562 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2000 with 79 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Essonne, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
157 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2000 with 28 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
118 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2000 with 26 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shania’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #487 | — |
| 2007 | #569 | ↓82 |
| 2008 | #660 | ↓91 |
| 2009 | #834 | ↓174 |
| 2010 | #955 | ↓121 |
| 2011 | #898 | ↑57 |
| 2012 | #1162 | ↓264 |
| 2013 | #1203 | ↓41 |
| 2014 | #1459 | ↓256 |
| 2015 | #1655 | ↓196 |
| 2016 | #1667 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #1964 | ↓297 |
| 2018 | #1520 | ↑444 |
| 2019 | #2056 | ↓536 |
| 2020 | #2135 | ↓79 |
| 2021 | #1910 | ↑225 |
| 2022 | #2123 | ↓213 |
| 2023 | #2033 | ↑90 |
| 2024 | #2607 | ↓574 |
| 2025 | #2514 | ↑93 |
Frequently asked questions about Shania
Is Shania a popular name?
Yes — Shania currently ranks #2514 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shania more common for boys or girls?
Shania is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shania most popular?
Shania peaked in 1996 in United States, with 1,837 recorded births that year.
Is Shania rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shania’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7995 in 1970 to #2514 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shania?
At least 19,525 babies have been recorded with the name Shania across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shania popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shania appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Shania?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shania include Ozzy, Susannah, Syeda.
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