Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1992
Shamare
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Shamare, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1992–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Shamare sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 18 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Shamare recorded 18 times among boys since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2002.
- 18 total births
- 1992–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Shamare since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 18
- total births
- 1992–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Shamare was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
8 babies were named Shamare in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Shamare's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shamare splits its recorded history at 1997: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shamare at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Shamare popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2002
- Peak year (2002)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Shamare by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shamare's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Shamare births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 10 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamare? ▼
Shamare has been given to 18 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 8 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Shamare most popular? ▼
Shamare was most popular in the 1990s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
How long has the name Shamare been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shamare since 1992 -- 11 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Shamare? ▼
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 Shamare's data
- Shamare's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 2000s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shamare
Nearby Names Like Shamare
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamare
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shamare side by side: Shamare vs Shawn Shamare vs Shane Shamare vs Shaun
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, 1992–2002 (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. "Shamare: Baby Name Since 1992 - 18 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamare. 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 Shamare 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.