How Many People Are Named Shimeka?
Complete statistics for the name Shimeka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shimeka is a very rare female name, with only 252 people named Shimeka living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,310,941 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 23 births, and it's been stable ever since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 261 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shimeka Through the Generations
Shimeka has seen its highest usage in the early 1980s, with a peak of 23 births in 1982. Since then, the name has remained relatively stable, with no significant fluctuations in popularity. Today, there are 252 people named Shimeka in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this unique name during its peak years.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shimeka's American roots
📄 About the Name Shimeka
How Many People Have the Name Shimeka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Shimeka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,310,941 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shimeka a Common or Rare Name?
Shimeka 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 Shimeka Mean?
Shimeka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shimeka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shimeka Most Popular?
The name Shimeka reached peak popularity in 1982, with 23 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 Shimeka?
Approximately 252 people named Shimeka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 261. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,310,941 Americans.
Is Shimeka a rare name?
Shimeka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,310,941 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shimeka mean?
Shimeka means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Shimeka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shimeka are male and 100% are female.
When was Shimeka most popular?
Shimeka peaked in 1982 with 23 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.