Shaman

Boy name

Shaman has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1986 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Shaman — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,386 babies since 1969

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shaman.

71 babies since 1917

71 babies since 1920

71 babies since 1965

71 babies since 1969

71 babies since 1978

71 babies since 1986

72 babies since 1923

72 babies since 1950

How popular is the name Shaman?

Shaman has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shaman peak?

Shaman peaked in 1986, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Shaman a girl or boy name?

Shaman is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shaman are boys).

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