Total births
639
Girls' name · since 1954
Shalimar
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 639 babies named Shalimar, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 639
- total births
- 1954–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Shalimar is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 639 have been recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Shalimar recorded 639 times among girls since 1954, 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 1954 to 2015.
- 639 total births
- 1954–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
639 girls have been named Shalimar since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 639
- total births
- 1954–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Shalimar was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
29 babies were named Shalimar in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
Shalimar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalimar splits its recorded history at 1988: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shalimar at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2012
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Shalimar popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2015
- Peak year (2012)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Shalimar popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1979 (Shalimar as boys' name)
Shalimar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shalimar's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Shalimar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s
1970s
124 births
- 1980s
1980s
182 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 182 births (28% of all-time use).
How Shalimar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shalimar's total volume
Shalimar vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shalimar by state
Where Shalimar concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 27 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.9% |
California share of Shalimar's total US births 6.6%
Even split
42 of 639 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalimar? ▼
639 babies have been named Shalimar since 1954. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 2012 with 29 births.
When was Shalimar most popular? ▼
Shalimar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Shalimar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalimar are California (42 births), New York (27 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Shalimar been used? ▼
Shalimar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 62 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Shalimar? ▼
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 Shalimar's data
- Shalimar's decade-level peak was the 1980s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shalimars (42 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 Shalimar
Nearby Names Like Shalimar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalimar
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 Shalimar side by side: Shalimar vs Sharon Shalimar vs Shannon Shalimar 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, 1954–2015 (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. "Shalimar: Baby Name Since 1954 - 639 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalimar. 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 Shalimar 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.