Shamus

Boy name

Shamus has been given to 1,778 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,778

Peak year

2007 (72 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1959

10-year trend

▼ -53%

Gender split

All boys

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

7,809 babies since 1957

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

1,778 babies since 1988

1,775 babies since 1960

1,782 babies since 1915

1,784 babies since 2003

1,772 babies since 1997

1,785 babies since 1968

1,771 babies since 1963

1,790 babies since 1980

How popular is the name Shamus?

Shamus has been given to 1,778 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shamus peak?

Shamus peaked in 2007, when 72 babies were given the name.

Is Shamus a girl or boy name?

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

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