Shamarr: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Shamarr

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1999

19 babies

All-time total

304

#10,589 all-time among boys

First recorded

1978

in Social Security records

Shamarr popularity over time

304 babies have been named Shamarr since 1978, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1970s	–	5	5	1	–	#6,615
1980s	5	35	40	4	+700%	#4,638
1990s	–	75	75	8	+88%	#3,962
2000s	–	137	137	14	+83%	#4,392
2010s	–	42	42	4	-69%	#6,528
2020s (to 2025)	–	5	5	1	-80%	#13,728

The story of Shamarr

Shamarr is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1978, 304 American babies have been named Shamarr. Its peak came in 1999, when 19 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Shamarr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Shamarr?

The median living Shamarr is about 23 years old; half are between 18 and 28. An estimated 300 people named Shamarr are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Shamarr year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
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2020	–	–	5	#13,728
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2014	–	–	6	#11,888
2013	–	–	7	#10,547
2012	–	–	8	#9,565
2011	–	–	13	#6,528
2010	–	–	8	#9,537
2009	–	–	12	#7,165
2008	–	–	16	#5,724
2007	–	–	6	#12,126
2006	–	–	9	#8,613
2005	–	–	16	#5,241
2004	–	–	14	#5,747
2003	–	–	19	#4,392
2002	–	–	17	#4,671
2001	–	–	16	#4,856
2000	–	–	12	#5,854
1995	–	–	7	#7,674
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	9	#4,638
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Shamarr, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Shamarr?

The median living Shamarr is about 23 years old. Half of all living Shamarrs are between 18 and 28 years old.

How many people named Shamarr are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Shamarr are alive in the United States, based on 304 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Shamarr mean?

Spelling variant of Shamar.

How popular is the name Shamarr in 2025?

Shamarr did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Shamarr?

304 babies have been named Shamarr in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Shamarr most popular?

Shamarr peaked in 1999, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Shamarr a boy or girl name?

Shamarr is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Shamarr rising or falling?

Shamarr is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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