Shemar
Boy nameShemar has been given to 2,382 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2001. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Shemar.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,382
Peak year
2001 (341 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1994
10-year trend
▼ -79%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Shemar's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #672 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shemar — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shemar.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shemar?
Shemar has been given to 2,382 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shemar peak?
Shemar peaked in 2001, when 341 babies were given the name.
Is Shemar a girl or boy name?
Shemar is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shemar are boys).
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