Modern American creation, likely blending Shawn and the suffix -teria
Shonteria is a modern inventive name common in African American naming traditions. It likely combines the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious', with the rhythmic suffix -teria, similar to names like Quanteria or Shanteria. It emerged in the late 20th century as a unique, melodic choice.
Less common today
Shonteria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,117 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
