Shant
Shant is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Lightning or flash of lightning.
Origin and history
Shant is a traditional Armenian masculine name meaning lightning or flash of lightning. It has a long history of use within Armenian communities and remains a distinct, rare choice in the United States. With over 800 recorded U.S. births, it maintains a small but steady presence.
Popularity in the United States
823 babies in the United States have been named Shant since 1880. It ranks #3853 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- CA (99.1 %)
- MA (0.89 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Shant
- Shant Kenderian: Author, Engineer
Fun facts
- Shant is a classical Armenian name derived from the word for a bolt of lightning.
- Levon Shant was a prominent early 20th-century Armenian playwright, poet, and political figure.