How old is someone named Shana?
The average Shana is 44 years old.
Half of all living Shanas are between 38 and 51.
When was Shana popular?
Shana had one big moment, peaking in 1984. 55% of the babies ever named Shana arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1984 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 90 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 313 | 250 |
| 1960s | 2,905 | 2,600 |
| 1970s | 10,282 | 9,700 |
| 1980s | 10,011 | 9,700 |
| 1990s | 4,431 | 4,300 |
| 2000s | 1,188 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 367 | 370 |
| 2020s | 148 | 150 |
How many Shanas are still alive?
About 28,000 Shanas are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Shana since 1937.
Nearly every Shana ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shana?
About two in five living Shanas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 45%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 7%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Shana an old name?
Somewhat. Shana is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Shana a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Shanas are women.
Names the same age as Shana
NAME TWIN
Shana's name twin is Heather. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Heather's age curve is the closest match to Shana's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Shana
How old is the average Shana?
The average Shana in the US is 44 years old. The median is 45, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shana?
About 28,000 Shanas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1937.
When was the name Shana most popular?
In 1984, when about 1,600 baby girls were named Shana.
Is Shana a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 45% of living Shanas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this