Total births
234
Unisex name · since 1966
Shalamar
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 234 babies named Shalamar, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 234
- total births
- 1966–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
234 girls have been named Shalamar since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shalamar has been recorded 234 times among girls since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2006.
- 234 total births
- 1966–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
234 girls have been named Shalamar since 1966, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 234
- total births
- 1966–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Shalamar was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
26 babies were named Shalamar in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Shalamar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shalamar's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shalamar at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Shalamar popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2006
- Peak year (1980)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Shalamar popularity over time - boys
83 total births recorded since 1980 (Shalamar as boys' name)
Shalamar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shalamar's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Shalamar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
149 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 149 births (64% of all-time use).
Shalamar by state
Where Shalamar concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Shalamar's total US births 2.1%
Even split
5 of 234 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalamar? ▼
234 babies have been named Shalamar since 1966. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1980 with 26 births.
When was Shalamar most popular? ▼
Shalamar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Shalamar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalamar are California (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Shalamar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shalamar is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 234 births, and as a boy's name it has 83 births.
How long has the name Shalamar been used? ▼
Shalamar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 41 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Shalamar? ▼
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 Shalamar's data
- Shalamar's decade-level peak was the 1980s (149 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shalamars (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shalamar
Nearby Names Like Shalamar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalamar
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 Shalamar side by side: Shalamar vs Sharon Shalamar vs Shannon Shalamar 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, 1966–2006 (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. "Shalamar: Baby Name Since 1966 - 234 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalamar. 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 Shalamar 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.