Shalimar
girl nameShalimar entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #3276 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#3276
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5565 |
| 1960s | #5966 |
| 1970s | #4564 |
| 1980s | #4393 |
| 1990s | #5853 |
| 2000s | #10424 |
| 2010s | #13346 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Shalimar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalimar alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalimar in 2025?
- Shalimar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalimar most popular?
- Shalimar peaked in 1972, reaching #3276 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalimar with classmates?
- Shalimar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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