Shaneese is a unique and distinctive name of African American origin. It is derived from the name Shanise, which itself is a combination of two elements: "Shawn," meaning "little" or "young," and "-ese," a suffix used to create female names. Therefore, Shaneese translates to "little girl" or "young girl." This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and has since become more widespread. It is not widely known outside of North America but continues to be popular among African American communities.
The name Shaneese has been given to babies born in the United States for almost two decades, with its popularity varying each year. Between 1987 and 1997, there were a total of 90 babies named Shaneese born in the U.S.
In the first few years, the number of births was relatively high, starting with 8 in 1987, followed by an increase to 10 in 1988. The peak year for this name was 1989, with 14 babies named Shaneese born that year. However, the popularity began to decline after that, with only 10 births recorded in 1990.
From 1991 onwards, the number of births remained relatively low and consistent. There were 6 births each year from 1991 to 1995, indicating a stable but low level of popularity during this period. The name's popularity continued to decrease steadily, with only 5 babies named Shaneese born in 1997.
Despite the fluctuations in its popularity over these years, it is still interesting to note that there are at least 90 individuals in the United States who share the unique name Shaneese.