Sham
Girl nameSham has been given to 276 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 64,291 girls was named Sham.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
276
Peak year
2018 (33 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1972
10-year trend
▲ +4%
Gender split
87% girls / 13% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sham — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sham.
Sibling name ideas for Sham
Same era and popularity as Sham, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sham?
Sham has been given to 276 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sham peak?
Sham peaked in 2018, when 33 babies were given the name.
Is Sham a girl or boy name?
Sham is primarily a girl name (87% of babies named Sham are girls).
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