Shant
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,190 in 1991
6 babies were named Shant in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,075 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shant you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shant, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shant would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShant first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #2,190. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShant was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendShant has slipped 4,075 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Shant
Shant is a boy name of French origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ant”. US birth records list Shant for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 49 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #2,190 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5 | 222,841 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 91,241 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,125 boys |
| 2000s | 9.3 | 107,643 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Shant
What is the origin of the name Shant?
Shant has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Shant a boy or girl name?
Shant is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shant?
Shant ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#2,190).