Shamel
Every Shamel since 1974 — 1,175 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamel
Shamel 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 1974, 1,175 American babies have been named Shamel — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 57 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 Shamel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,867 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,607 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,568 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,550 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,470 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,970 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,514 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,704 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,828 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,435 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,980 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,957 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,350 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,601 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,285 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,392 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,821 | 36 | #2,078 |
| 1985 | — | — | 37 | #1,694 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,282 | 28 | #2,000 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,280 | 10 | #3,626 |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamel in 2025?
Shamel 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 Shamel?
1,175 babies have been named Shamel in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamel most popular?
Shamel peaked in 1993, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Shamel a boy or girl name?
Shamel is used for both: about 13% of babies named Shamel have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Shamel rising or falling?
Shamel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.