Shanique Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shanique is a modern English name with a meaning associated with uniqueness. It likely evolved from other names in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend for unique identities. The name carries a contemporary image and is linked to creative expression. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Shanique is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shanique has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shanique' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4258th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1729th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7832nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shanique' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shanique"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈniːk/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Shanique is believed to be a modern invention, likely combining elements from various names. It may have been influenced by names like 'Shana' and 'Unique.'
Meaning
Unique
Language Evolution
Shana, Shanique
Historical Usage
Shanique gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend for unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shan, Shani, Nique
Modern Popularity & Image
Shanique is often perceived as a trendy and distinctive name, associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Shanique Smith - American artist, Shanique Jones - American athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shanique"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shanique"
"Shanique" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4258th of 19264 | 221 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1729th of 27321 | 1,236 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7832nd of 35406 | 226 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Shanique" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shanique" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
50.47% 1758th/3483 |
93.83% 3301st/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.50% 1824th/3685 |
24.72% 1106th/4475 |
26.36% 1369th/5194 |
54.88% 3467th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
54.12% 2795th/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shanique"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shanique" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.