How popular is the name Sham in 2025?

Sham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Sham most popular?

Sham peaked in 1974, reaching #3837 among US boy names.

Sham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Sham entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3837 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3837

peak (1974)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Sham are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Sham alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Sham in 2025?: Sham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Sham most popular?: Sham peaked in 1974, reaching #3837 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Sham with classmates?: Sham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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