Shamal
boy nameShamal entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #4407 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#4407
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5914 |
| 1980s | #6330 |
| 1990s | #6087 |
| 2000s | #8288 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shamal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamal alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamal in 2025?
- Shamal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shamal most popular?
- Shamal peaked in 1990, reaching #4407 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shamal with classmates?
- Shamal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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