Shamel
girl nameShamel entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #4425 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#4425
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7709 |
| 1980s | #8388 |
| 1990s | #9967 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shamel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shamel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shamel in 2025?
- Shamel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shamel most popular?
- Shamel peaked in 1977, reaching #4425 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shamel with classmates?
- Shamel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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