Sham Name Popularity and Statistics
Sham is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sham?
Sham is spelled S-H-A-M. The name has 4 letters.
Sham Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,099
Recorded Births25
- Girls usage rose 2,152 places to #5,099 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sham Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1972 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 25 | #5,099 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2018 | Girls | 33 | #4,237 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2015 | Girls | 19 | #6,452 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2013 | Girls | 14 | #8,135 |
| 2012 | Girls | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2001 | Girls | 6 | #13,521 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1984 | Boys | 6 | #5,561 |
| 1974 | Boys | 8 | #3,837 |
| 1972 | Boys | 6 | #4,441 |
When Was Sham Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
33 recorded births
National rank #4,237
2025 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #5,099
2017 · Girls
21 recorded births
National rank #5,821
2015 · Girls
19 recorded births
National rank #6,452
Where Sham Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |