Total births
172
Boys' name · since 1982
Shakil
172 babies named Shakil in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 172
- total births
- 1982–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Shakil is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 172 have been recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakil has been recorded 172 times among boys since 1982, 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 1982 to 2015.
- 172 total births
- 1982–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
172 boys have been named Shakil since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 172
- total births
- 1982–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Shakil was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
34 babies were named Shakil in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shakil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakil splits its recorded history at 1997: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakil at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Shakil popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2015
- Peak year (1993)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Shakil popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1993 (Shakil as girls' name)
Shakil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakil's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Shakil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 130 births (76% of all-time use).
Shakil by state
Where Shakil concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 9 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.9% |
New Jersey share of Shakil's total US births 5.2%
Even split
9 of 172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakil? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 172 babies named Shakil. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 34 births.
When was Shakil most popular? ▼
Shakil was most popular in the 1990s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shakil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakil are New Jersey (9 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Shakil been used? ▼
Records for Shakil go back to 1982, giving 34 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Shakil? ▼
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 Shakil's data
- Shakil's decade-level peak was the 1990s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Shakils (9 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 Shakil
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakil
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Compare Shakil side by side: Shakil vs Shawn Shakil vs Shane Shakil 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, 1982–2015 (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. "Shakil: Baby Name Since 1982 - 172 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakil. 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 Shakil 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.