Shaheer
Every Shaheer since 1994 — 439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaheer
Shaheer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,586 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 439 American babies have been named Shaheer. Its peak came in 2005, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaheer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaheer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,586 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,859 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,167 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,682 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,032 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,420 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,557 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,062 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,741 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,069 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,228 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,471 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,464 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,797 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,569 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,221 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,008 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,738 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,165 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,746 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,497 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,162 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,093 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,532 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,069 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaheer in 2025?
Shaheer ranked #13,586 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaheer?
439 babies have been named Shaheer in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaheer most popular?
Shaheer peaked in 2005, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Shaheer a boy or girl name?
Shaheer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaheer rising or falling?
Shaheer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.