How Many People Are Named Shamon?
Complete statistics for the name Shamon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shamon is a very rare name for boys, with only 769 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 429,316 Americans. The majority of Shamon's are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 799 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shamon Through the Generations
Shamon peaked in popularity in 1997 with 33 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Shamon is 33, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that Shamon is a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers still under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shamon's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shamon
How Many People Have the Name Shamon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 560 people in the United States currently share the name Shamon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 591,874 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shamon a Common or Rare Name?
Shamon 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 Shamon Mean?
Shamon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shamon in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Shamon Most Popular?
The name Shamon reached peak popularity in 1997, with 33 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 Shamon?
Approximately 560 people named Shamon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 560. That works out to roughly 1 in 591,874 Americans.
Is Shamon a rare name?
Shamon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 591,874 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shamon mean?
Shamon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shamon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Shamon are male and 18% are female.
When was Shamon most popular?
Shamon peaked in 1997 with 33 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.