How Many People Are Named Shameca?
Complete statistics for the name Shameca: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shameca is a very rare female name, with only 286 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,155,788 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 29 births, and it's been stable ever since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 296 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shameca Through the Generations
Shameca has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1980 when it reached its peak with 29 births. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, with most people named Shameca falling within the 30-60 age range. This indicates a generation of individuals who came of age during the height of the name's popularity, creating a unique demographic snapshot of the era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shameca's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shameca
How Many People Have the Name Shameca?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 286 people in the United States currently share the name Shameca. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,155,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shameca a Common or Rare Name?
Shameca 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 Shameca Mean?
Shameca means "creative variant of Shameka" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shameca in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shameca Most Popular?
The name Shameca reached peak popularity in 1980, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Shameca?
Approximately 286 people named Shameca live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,155,788 Americans.
Is Shameca a rare name?
Shameca is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,155,788 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shameca mean?
Shameca means "creative variant of Shameka" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shameca more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shameca are male and 100% are female.
When was Shameca most popular?
Shameca peaked in 1980 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.