Total births
158
Boys' name · since 1994
Shyhiem
158 babies named Shyhiem in U.S. Social Security records since 1994, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 158
- total births
- 1994–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Shyhiem is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 158 have been recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shyhiem has been recorded 158 times among boys since 1994, 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 1994 to 2006.
- 158 total births
- 1994–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
158 boys have been named Shyhiem since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 158
- total births
- 1994–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Shyhiem was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
20 babies were named Shyhiem in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Shyhiem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shyhiem's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shyhiem at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Shyhiem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2006
- Peak year (1997)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Shyhiem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shyhiem's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Shyhiem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 89 births (56% of all-time use).
Shyhiem by state
Where Shyhiem concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 5 | 3.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Shyhiem's total US births 3.2%
Even split
5 of 158 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shyhiem? ▼
158 babies have been named Shyhiem since 1994. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1997 with 20 births.
When was Shyhiem most popular? ▼
Shyhiem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Shyhiem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shyhiem are Pennsylvania (5 births), Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Shyhiem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shyhiem since 1994 -- 13 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Shyhiem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shyheim, Shyam, Shyne, Shyheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shyhiem's data
- Shyhiem's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (89 total births) through the 2000s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Shyhiems (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Shyhiem
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shyhiem
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Shyne Boy
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Shyheem Boy
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Compare Shyhiem side by side: Shyhiem vs Shyheim Shyhiem vs Shyam Shyhiem vs Shyne
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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, 1994–2006 (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. "Shyhiem: Baby Name Since 1994 - 158 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shyhiem. 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 Shyhiem 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.