Boy nameCurrently #7,170 in the USFalling
Shemar
2 syllablesPeak year: 20016 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shemar'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.
Shemar's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shemar |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 146 |
| 1997 | 119 |
| 1998 | 152 |
| 1999 | 179 |
| 2000 | 266 |
| 2001 | 341 |
| 2002 | 163 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 79 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Shemar through the decades
- Shemar peaked in 2001, when 341 babies were named Shemar in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shemar has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shemar currently ranks #7,170 in the US and is cooling off.