Shamir
Every Shamir since 1975 — 1,726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamir
Shamir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,835 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,726 American babies have been named Shamir — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 54 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 Shamir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamir 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 | — | — | 21 | #4,835 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,883 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,720 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,074 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,067 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,968 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,043 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,432 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,430 |
| 2016 | — | — | 49 | #2,583 |
| 2015 | — | — | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,604 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,483 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,352 |
| 2011 | — | — | 44 | #2,735 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,397 | 49 | #2,546 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,742 | 34 | #3,321 |
| 2008 | — | — | 48 | #2,623 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,224 | 35 | #3,237 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,891 | 47 | #2,569 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,116 | 35 | #3,007 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,566 | 40 | #2,684 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,222 | 43 | #2,462 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,465 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,026 | 44 | #2,301 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,709 | 42 | #2,322 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,285 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,775 | 27 | #2,544 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,438 | 15 | #3,196 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,124 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,193 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamir in 2025?
Shamir ranked #4,835 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamir?
1,726 babies have been named Shamir in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamir most popular?
Shamir peaked in 1991, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Shamir a boy or girl name?
Shamir is used for both: about 12% of babies named Shamir have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Shamir rising or falling?
Shamir is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.