Shawntez
A masculine name derived from the French name Chantez.
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Shawntez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shawntez today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shawntez births was 1994 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shawntez. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
1994
14 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,889
Tracked since 1985
Census
Shawntez in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 128 people with the first name Shawntez, which placed it at #49,019 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#49,019
National first-name rank
People counted
128
128 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shawntez
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shawntez is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shawntez described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shawntez at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.8% · 120
- Two or more races6.3% · 8
Popularity
Shawntez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shawntez from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 56 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Shawntez remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shawntez by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shawntez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shawntez' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shawntez
The given name Shawntez is a relatively modern creation, originating in the late 20th century within certain African American communities. It is believed to be a combination of the more traditional names Shawn and Tez, the latter being a shortened form of the Arabic name Tazeez or Taziz. The name does not appear to have any direct historical references or connections to ancient texts or scriptures.
Shawntez is a unique name that has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly among African American families seeking a distinctive and culturally resonant name for their children. However, due to its relatively recent origins, there are few recorded examples of individuals bearing this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Shawntez is Shawntez Ketra Jennings, an American writer and author born in the late 20th century. Jennings has published several works of fiction and non-fiction, exploring themes of identity, culture, and personal growth.
Another notable figure with the name Shawntez is Shawntez Nicole Smith, an American entrepreneur and businesswoman born in the late 1970s. Smith is the founder and CEO of a successful marketing and consulting firm, known for her innovative strategies and commitment to empowering women in business.
In the realm of sports, Shawntez Erwin is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in the mid-1980s, Erwin played for several teams in various professional leagues, including the WNBA, and was known for her tenacious defense and leadership on the court.
Shawntez Monique Johnson is an American activist and community organizer born in the late 20th century. Johnson has been instrumental in spearheading various initiatives focused on social justice, youth empowerment, and racial equality, working tirelessly to create positive change in her local community and beyond.
Lastly, Shawntez Renee Williams is an acclaimed American artist and photographer born in the late 1970s. Williams' work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries across the country, renowned for its powerful portrayal of cultural identity, beauty, and resilience.
While the name Shawntez is relatively new and its historical roots are limited, it has gained recognition and significance within certain communities, with individuals bearing this name making their mark across various fields and professions.
People
Shawntez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shawntez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shawntez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shawntez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shawntez going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Shawntez a common name?
We classify Shawntez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shawntez most popular?
The single biggest year for Shawntez was 1994, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shawntez is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shawntez in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 128 people with the name Shawntez, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #49,019 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shawntez in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shawntez?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shawntez leans strongly male. 120 people counted with this name were male (90.9%), compared with 12 female bearers (9.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shawntez?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shawntez is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shawntez most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shawntez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (120 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shawntez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shawntez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shawntez in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shawntez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shawntez in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shawntez can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Shawntez?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.