Total births
435
Girls' name · since 1974
Shakema
435 babies named Shakema in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 435
- total births
- 1974–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
435 girls have been named Shakema since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakema recorded 435 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2003.
- 435 total births
- 1974–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
435 girls have been named Shakema since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 435
- total births
- 1974–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Shakema was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
34 babies were named Shakema in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Shakema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakema's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakema at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shakema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2003
- Peak year (1981)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Shakema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakema's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Shakema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s
1980s
218 births
- 1990s
1990s
139 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 218 births (50% of all-time use).
Shakema by state
Where Shakema concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 178 | 40.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 11 | 2.5% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
New York share of Shakema's total US births 40.9%
Even split
178 of 435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakema? ▼
Shakema has been given to 435 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 34 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Shakema most popular? ▼
Shakema was most popular in the 1980s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Shakema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakema are New York (178 births), North Carolina (11 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Shakema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakema since 1974 -- 30 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Shakema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shakema's data
- Shakema's decade-level peak was the 1980s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakemas (178 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 Shakema
Nearby Names Like Shakema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakema
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shakema side by side: Shakema vs Sharon Shakema vs Shannon Shakema vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–2003 (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. "Shakema: Baby Name Since 1974 - 435 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakema. 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 Shakema 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.