Shamar
girl nameShamar entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #4884 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#4884
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #7989 |
| 1980s | #6305 |
| 1990s | #9498 |
| 2000s | #13650 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shamar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamar alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamar in 2025?
- Shamar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamar most popular?
- Shamar peaked in 1983, reaching #4884 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamar with classmates?
- Shamar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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