Unisex nameCurrently #3,868 in the USFalling
Shamir
//ʃəˈmɪɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20106 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shamir'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.
Shamir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shamir |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 54 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Shamir through the decades
- Shamir peaked in 2010, when 54 babies were named Shamir in the US.
- The 2000s were Shamir's strongest decade, averaging 46 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shamir has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shamir currently ranks #3,868 in the US and is cooling off.