Total births
101
Girls' name · since 1976
Shamarra
Shamarra has 101 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 101
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
101 girls have been named Shamarra since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shamarra has been recorded 101 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2007.
- 101 total births
- 1976–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
101 girls have been named Shamarra since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 101
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Shamarra was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
8 babies were named Shamarra in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Shamarra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shamarra splits its recorded history at 1993: 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 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shamarra at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shamarra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2007
- Peak year (1981)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shamarra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shamarra's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Shamarra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 36 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamarra? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 101 babies named Shamarra. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 8 births.
When was Shamarra most popular? ▼
Shamarra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Shamarra been used? ▼
Shamarra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 32 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Shamarra? ▼
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 Shamarra's data
- Shamarra's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 2000s (23) -- 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 Shamarra
Nearby Names Like Shamarra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamarra
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 Shamarra side by side: Shamarra vs Sharon Shamarra vs Shannon Shamarra vs Shawna
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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, 1976–2007 (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. "Shamarra: Baby Name Since 1976 - 101 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamarra. 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 Shamarra 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.