Shyheem
Every Shyheem since 1994 — 326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shyheem
Shyheem 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 1994, 326 American babies have been named Shyheem. Its peak came in 1997, when 29 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 Shyheem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shyheem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,922 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,839 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,535 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,556 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,900 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,564 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,913 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,470 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,377 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,330 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,728 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,619 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,570 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,450 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,655 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,766 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,309 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,183 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,414 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shyheem in 2025?
Shyheem 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 Shyheem?
326 babies have been named Shyheem in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shyheem most popular?
Shyheem peaked in 1997, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Shyheem a boy or girl name?
Shyheem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shyheem rising or falling?
Shyheem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.