Boys' name · since 1991

Shakeil

Shakeil has 55 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

55
total births
1991–1994
years on record
1990s
peak decade
100%
born in that decade

Shakeil sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 55 recorded since 1991.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakeil has been recorded 55 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 1994.

  • 55 total births
  • 1991–1994 years on record
  • 1990s peak decade
  • 100% born in that decade

Data updated Jul 2026

The verdict

55 boys have been named Shakeil since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1994.

55
total births
1991–1994
years on record
1990s
peak decade
100%
born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade

100% of everyone ever named Shakeil was born in this single decade.

1993
Single peak year

26 babies were named Shakeil in 1993 - its busiest year on record.

Shakeil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Shakeil's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Shakeil at a glance

Last recorded 1994

Total births

55

Since 1991

4 years of records

Peak year

1993

26 births that year

Strongest decade: 1990s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1994

Active since

1991

Recorded for 4 years

Last year on file: 1994

Shakeil popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–1994

Last recorded 1994
Peak year (1993)
26
Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
051015202530 1991199219931994 11

Shakeil by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1990s was Shakeil's strongest decade.

55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.

Shakeil births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1990s at 55 births (100% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of July 2026

Shakeil by state

Where Shakeil concentrates geographically, total births since 1991

Geographically diffuse
Top 1 states by recorded births for the name Shakeil
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 New Jersey
5 9.1%
New Jersey share of Shakeil's total US births 9.1%

5 of 55 births nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Shakeil? ▼
55 babies have been named Shakeil since 1991. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1993 with 26 births.
When was Shakeil most popular? ▼
Shakeil was most popular in the 1990s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shakeil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeil are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Shakeil been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakeil since 1991 -- 4 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Shakeil? ▼
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 Shakeil's data

  • New Jersey records the most Shakeils (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Shakeil

Nearby Names Like Shakeil

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeil

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#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births

Compare Shakeil side by side: Shakeil vs Shawn Shakeil vs Shane Shakeil vs Shaun

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Names with a similar number of total births

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Eulie
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Tokio
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Bjarne
55 births · Peak 1916
Alvern
55 births · Peak 1934
Hurchel
55 births · Peak 1936
Hollice
55 births · Peak 1917

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, 1991–1994 (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. "Shakeil: Baby Name Since 1991 - 55 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeil. 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 Shakeil 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.