Total births
218
Boys' name · since 1982
Shakeel
Shakeel has 218 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 218
- total births
- 1982–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
218 boys have been named Shakeel since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeel recorded 218 times among boys since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2019.
- 218 total births
- 1982–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
218 boys have been named Shakeel since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 218
- total births
- 1982–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Shakeel was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
45 babies were named Shakeel in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakeel's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakeel at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Shakeel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2019
- Peak year (1993)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shakeel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakeel's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Shakeel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 171 births (78% of all-time use).
Shakeel by state
Where Shakeel concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 41 | 18.8% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 4.6% |
New York share of Shakeel's total US births 18.8%
Even split
41 of 218 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeel? ▼
Shakeel has been given to 218 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 45 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Shakeel most popular? ▼
Shakeel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shakeel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeel are New York (41 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Shakeel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakeel since 1982 -- 38 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Shakeel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shakeel's data
- Shakeel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakeels (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shakeel
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeel
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Shannon Boy
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Compare Shakeel side by side: Shakeel vs Shawn Shakeel vs Shane Shakeel vs Shaun
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shakeel: Baby Name Since 1982 - 218 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shakeel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.