Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Shanty
//ˈʃænti//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20156 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shanty's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shanty's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shanty |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
Shanty through the decades
- Shanty peaked in 2015, when 28 babies were named Shanty in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2018), use of Shanty has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.