Total births
51
Unisex name · since 1986
Shamik
Shamik has 51 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 51
- total births
- 1986–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
51 boys have been named Shamik since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shamik has been recorded 51 times among boys since 1986, 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 1986 to 2006.
- 51 total births
- 1986–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 boys have been named Shamik since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 51
- total births
- 1986–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Shamik was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
8 babies were named Shamik in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Shamik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shamik splits its recorded history at 1999: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shamik at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Shamik popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2006
- Peak year (1999)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Shamik popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1977 (Shamik as girls' name)
Shamik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shamik's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Shamik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shamik? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 51 babies named Shamik. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 8 births.
When was Shamik most popular? ▼
Shamik was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Is Shamik a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shamik is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 51 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Shamik been used? ▼
Records for Shamik go back to 1986, giving 21 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Shamik? ▼
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 Shamik's data
- Shamik's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 2000s (19) -- 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 Shamik
Nearby Names Like Shamik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shamik
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 Shamik side by side: Shamik vs Shawn Shamik vs Shane Shamik 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, 1986–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shamik: Baby Name Since 1986 - 51 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shamik. 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 Shamik 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.