Shamon
Every Shamon since 1969 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamon
Shamon 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 1969, 799 American babies have been named Shamon — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 33 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 Shamon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamon 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 | #13,868 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,090 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,609 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,959 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,569 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,932 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,885 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,435 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,471 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,548 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,580 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,638 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,965 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,204 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #6,014 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,503 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,486 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,562 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,568 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,708 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,164 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,269 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,621 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,446 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,577 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,100 | 12 | #3,768 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,904 | 18 | #2,708 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,621 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,003 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamon in 2025?
Shamon 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 Shamon?
799 babies have been named Shamon in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamon most popular?
Shamon peaked in 1997, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Shamon a boy or girl name?
Shamon is used for both: about 18% of babies named Shamon have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Shamon rising or falling?
Shamon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.