At a glance
- In short
- Shanton is a unique unisex name of English origin, pronounced as SHAN-tuhn.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1999 (#9,912)
- Babies in 1999
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,013 in 1973
- First recorded
- 1965
Meaning of Shanton
Shanton is a unisex name with English origins. The name may also be spelled as Shantone. Shanton has been recorded in the United States since at least 1968, with five occurrences that year. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a gender-neutral name for their baby. As for associations or meanings, there are no specific cultural or historical references commonly associated with the name Shanton. This allows parents to embrace the name's versatility and make it their own by attributing personal significance to it.
How to pronounce Shanton
English
- Pronounced SHAN-tuhn /ʃænˈtən/
Popularity of Shanton in the U.S.
Shanton was last recorded in the U.S. in 1999, ranked #9,912 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,013 in 1973. It first appears in the records in 1965.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1965–1999 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 9,912 | back (not recorded in 1983–1998) |
| 1982 | 5 | 6,386 | back (not recorded in 1980–1981) |
| 1979 | 5 | 6,056 | ▼ 283 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5,773 | back (not recorded in 1976–1977) |
| 1975 | 6 | 4,797 | back (not recorded in 1974) |
| 1973 | 11 | 3,013 | back (not recorded in 1966–1972) |
| 1965 | 5 | 3,930 | new |