Shemar
Every Shemar since 1994 — 2,382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shemar
Shemar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,148 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,382 American babies have been named Shemar. Its peak came in 2001, when 341 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 Shemar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shemar 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,148 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,202 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,881 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,103 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,987 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,639 |
| 2019 | — | — | 18 | #5,310 |
| 2018 | — | — | 36 | #3,224 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,301 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,668 |
| 2015 | — | — | 48 | #2,595 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,743 |
| 2013 | — | — | 41 | #2,838 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,786 |
| 2011 | — | — | 50 | #2,500 |
| 2010 | — | — | 59 | #2,233 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,322 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,747 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79 | #1,844 |
| 2006 | — | — | 79 | #1,766 |
| 2005 | — | — | 77 | #1,736 |
| 2004 | — | — | 61 | #1,987 |
| 2003 | — | — | 79 | #1,609 |
| 2002 | — | — | 163 | #972 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,061 | 335 | #594 |
| 2000 | — | — | 266 | #672 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,776 |
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Famous people named Shemar
- Shemar Moore Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shemar in 2025?
Shemar ranked #8,148 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shemar?
2,382 babies have been named Shemar in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shemar most popular?
Shemar peaked in 2001, when 341 newborns received the name.
Is Shemar a boy or girl name?
Shemar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shemar rising or falling?
Shemar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shemar?
Well-known people named Shemar include Shemar Moore (actor).