Shamarr
Every Shamarr since 1978 — 304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamarr
Shamarr 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 1978, 304 American babies have been named Shamarr. Its peak came in 1999, when 19 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 Shamarr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamarr 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,728 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,888 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,547 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,565 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,528 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,537 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,165 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,126 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,613 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,241 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,747 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,392 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,671 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,856 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,854 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,674 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,638 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamarr in 2025?
Shamarr 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 Shamarr?
304 babies have been named Shamarr in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamarr most popular?
Shamarr peaked in 1999, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Shamarr a boy or girl name?
Shamarr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamarr rising or falling?
Shamarr is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.