Shamar
Every Shamar since 1969 — 6,386 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamar
Shamar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,811 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 6,386 American babies have been named Shamar. Its peak came in 2000, when 389 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 Shamar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamar 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,811 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,325 |
| 2023 | — | — | 42 | #2,994 |
| 2022 | — | — | 64 | #2,265 |
| 2021 | — | — | 61 | #2,297 |
| 2020 | — | — | 69 | #2,063 |
| 2019 | — | — | 85 | #1,812 |
| 2018 | — | — | 101 | #1,623 |
| 2017 | — | — | 94 | #1,693 |
| 2016 | — | — | 91 | #1,719 |
| 2015 | — | — | 120 | #1,433 |
| 2014 | — | — | 101 | #1,575 |
| 2013 | — | — | 124 | #1,368 |
| 2012 | — | — | 140 | #1,263 |
| 2011 | — | — | 146 | #1,208 |
| 2010 | — | — | 189 | #1,030 |
| 2009 | — | — | 161 | #1,140 |
| 2008 | — | — | 219 | #929 |
| 2007 | — | — | 209 | #948 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,890 | 254 | #805 |
| 2005 | — | — | 235 | #809 |
| 2004 | — | — | 199 | #876 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,949 | 223 | #788 |
| 2002 | — | — | 292 | #650 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,233 | 363 | #570 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,708 | 383 | #552 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,415 | 110 | #1,079 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,164 | 84 | #1,196 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,167 | 53 | #1,329 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,482 | 63 | #1,152 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,279 | 24 | #1,991 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamar in 2025?
Shamar ranked #5,811 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamar?
6,386 babies have been named Shamar in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamar most popular?
Shamar peaked in 2000, when 389 newborns received the name.
Is Shamar a boy or girl name?
Shamar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamar rising or falling?
Shamar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.