Feminine dossier · first seen 1943
Shona
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1970
Peak era
1970
Peak births
160
Current vitality
Below reporting floor
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shona
How many people are named Shona?
An estimated 2,144 living Americans are named Shona.
How rare is Shona?
Shona fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Shona?
The median age of a living American named Shona is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 57 years old.
Is Shona still popular?
Not especially. Shona has been declining since its 1970 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
1943Peak 19702025
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,414