Shamus
Every Shamus since 1959 — 1,778 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shamus
Shamus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,803 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,778 American babies have been named Shamus. Its peak came in 2007, when 72 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 Shamus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shamus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,803 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,810 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,675 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,499 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,811 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,757 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,707 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,742 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,300 |
| 2015 | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,944 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,989 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,229 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,064 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,442 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,970 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,938 |
| 2005 | 51 | #2,322 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,565 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,837 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,499 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,728 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,248 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,020 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,148 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,695 |
| 1980 | 45 | #1,428 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,165 |
| 1970 | 11 | #3,040 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,352 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shamus in 2025?
Shamus ranked #8,803 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shamus?
1,778 babies have been named Shamus in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shamus most popular?
Shamus peaked in 2007, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Shamus a boy or girl name?
Shamus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shamus rising or falling?
Shamus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.