A small hut or a rhythmic work song
As a name, Shanty likely derives from the English word for a crude dwelling, originating from the French 'chantier'. It is also famously associated with 'sea shanties', the rhythmic work songs sung by sailors, which comes from the French 'chanter', meaning to sing.
Less common today
Shanty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,906 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series · The Jungle Book 2
