Shoshona
Shoshona is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,128 in the US, popular nicknames include Sho, Shy, and Shoie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shoshona first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 5 babies have been named Shoshona in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shoshona is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,128 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,128
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Shoshona
Shoshona is a girl name .
Shoshona is currently ranked #60,128 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shoshona include Sho, Shy, Shoie, and Shosie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shoshona include Shoshana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis