How Many People Are Named Shameca?

Complete statistics for the name Shameca in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Shameca
Very Rare
296
Estimated People
1 in 1,114,865
1 in X Americans
1980
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
296 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 44

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Shameca in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Shameca. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,114,865 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Shameca a Common or Rare Name?

Shameca is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Shameca Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Shameca are covered in full on the Shameca name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Shameca Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Shameca in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Shameca is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Shameca Most Popular?

The name Shameca reached peak popularity in 1980, with 29 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Shameca Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Shameca across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shameca?

Approximately 296 people in the United States share the name Shameca, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Shameca a rare name?

Shameca is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,114,865 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shameca mean?

The meaning and origin of Shameca is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Shameca more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shameca are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Shameca most popular?

The name Shameca reached its peak in 1980, with 29 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People296
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 1,114,865
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1980
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.