UK girl's name
Shontae
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shawnta.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shontae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shontae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Shontae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shontae ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Shontae.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shontae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Shontae mean?
The name Shontae is of African-American origin and is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is a blend of the names Shonda and Tae, which are both derived from various African languages. The name Shonda is a variation of the Swahili name Ashonda, meaning "to walk with pride," while Tae is a diminutive form of the name Tia, meaning "aunt" in various West African languages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shontae dates back to the 1970s, when it began to gain popularity among African-American communities in the United States. However, it is worth noting that the name does not have any known historical references or connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Shontae was Shontae Blanche, an American actress and model born in 1983. She is best known for her roles in the films "Honey" and "Lockdown."
Another prominent figure with the name Shontae is Shontae Vaughan, an American basketball player who played for the University of Southern California and later pursued a professional career in the WNBA and overseas.
In the world of music, Shontae Monique is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her hit single "Spin Around." She has released several albums and has collaborated with various artists in the R&B and hip-hop genres.
Shontae Johnson is an American activist and community organizer who has been actively involved in various social justice movements, particularly advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
Lastly, Shontae Pruitt is an American author and motivational speaker who has written several books on personal development and self-empowerment. She is known for her inspirational workshops and seminars aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their goals and live their best lives.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shontae over time
The chart below shows babies named Shontae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shontae, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shontae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shontae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4111 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shontae
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shontae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shontae in the UK right now?
In 2011, Shontae was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shontae most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Shontae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shontae?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shawnta.
How many people are called Shontae in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Shontae across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.