Shams Name Popularity and Statistics
Shams 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 Shams?
Shams is spelled S-H-A-M-S. The name has 5 letters.
Shams Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,577
Recorded Births42
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 181 places to #3,577 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2,635 places to #9,714 and recorded 2 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.
Shams Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 42 | #3,577 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 40 | #3,758 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 34 | #4,191 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2022 | Girls | 18 | #6,464 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Girls | 24 | #5,168 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 29 | #4,653 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 16 | #7,100 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
When Was Shams 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.
2025 · Girls
42 recorded births
National rank #3,577
2024 · Girls
40 recorded births
National rank #3,758
2023 · Girls
34 recorded births
National rank #4,191
2019 · Girls
29 recorded births
National rank #4,653
Where Shams 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #1,210 | 5 |
| IL | #1,405 | 5 |
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |