Shamar
2 countries#5608 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shamar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,386 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #5608 · peaked in 2000 with 389 births
Most common in: New York, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
115 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2007 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
115 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shamar’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #805 | — |
| 2007 | #946 | ↓141 |
| 2008 | #926 | ↑20 |
| 2009 | #1138 | ↓212 |
| 2010 | #1023 | ↑115 |
| 2011 | #1206 | ↓183 |
| 2012 | #1258 | ↓52 |
| 2013 | #1361 | ↓103 |
| 2014 | #1564 | ↓203 |
| 2015 | #1427 | ↑137 |
| 2016 | #1706 | ↓279 |
| 2017 | #1681 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #1617 | ↑64 |
| 2019 | #1805 | ↓188 |
| 2020 | #2046 | ↓241 |
| 2021 | #2277 | ↓231 |
| 2022 | #2243 | ↑34 |
| 2023 | #2952 | ↓709 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↓320 |
| 2025 | #5608 | ↓2336 |
Frequently asked questions about Shamar
Is Shamar a popular name?
Yes — Shamar currently ranks #5608 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shamar more common for boys or girls?
Shamar is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shamar most popular?
Shamar peaked in 2000 in United States, with 389 recorded births that year.
Is Shamar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shamar’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3963 in 1972 to #5608 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shamar?
At least 6,501 babies have been recorded with the name Shamar across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shamar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shamar appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shamar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shamar include Shayaan.
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