Combination of Shante and Patrice
A modern American creation likely formed by blending the prefix 'Shan-' (inspired by names like Shante or Shannon) with the suffix '-trice' (from Patrice). It gained modest popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive, rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Shantrice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,333 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
