How Many People Are Named Shamar?
Complete statistics for the name Shamar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shamar is a rare name, very uncommon with only 6,219 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 53,059 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2000 with 389 births, but now it's declining, still remaining a genuinely modern name with 75% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 6,369 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shamar Through the Generations
Shamar has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2000, reflecting a trend among newer generation names. With 4,768 individuals under 30, it's clear that Shamar is predominantly a young person's name, indicating its modernity and appeal to contemporary parents. The average age of 24 further supports this, showing that Shamar is a name that's been embraced by younger generations, with few over 60, suggesting it's a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Shamar
Shamar or Shemar is a given name. Notable people with the name include:ShamarShamar Bailey, American martial artist Shamar Joseph, Guyana and West Indies cricket player Shamar Nicholson, Jamaican footballer Shamar Sands, Bahamian track and field athlete Shamar Springer, Barbadian cricketer Shamar Stephen, American football playerShemarShemar Bartholomew, American football player Shemar James, American football player Shemar Jean-Charles, American football player Shemar Moore, American actor Shemar Stewart, American football player Shemar Turner, American football player…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shamar's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shamar
How Many People Have the Name Shamar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,219 people in the United States currently share the name Shamar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,059 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shamar a Common or Rare Name?
Shamar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shamar Mean?
Shamar means "creative variant of Shamer" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shamar in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Shamar Most Popular?
The name Shamar reached peak popularity in 2000, with 389 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shamar?
Approximately 6,219 people named Shamar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,369. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,059 Americans.
Is Shamar a rare name?
Shamar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,059 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shamar mean?
Shamar means "creative variant of Shamer" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shamar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Shamar are male and 4% are female.
When was Shamar most popular?
Shamar peaked in 2000 with 389 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.