Unisex nameCurrently #7,512 in the USFalling
Sham
//ˈʃæm//
1 syllablePeak year: 20184 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sham's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sham's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sham |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Sham through the decades
- Sham peaked in 2018, when 33 babies were named Sham in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sham has risen 114% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sham currently ranks #7,512 in the US and is cooling off.