Shamus Name Popularity and Statistics
Shamus is predominantly used for 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 Shamus?
Shamus is spelled S-H-A-M-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Shamus Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Boys usage rose 12 places to #8,243 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shamus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 16 | #5,526 |
| 2016 | Boys | 24 | #4,199 |
| 2015 | Boys | 19 | #4,890 |
| 2014 | Boys | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2013 | Boys | 26 | #3,864 |
| 2012 | Boys | 26 | #3,894 |
| 2011 | Boys | 35 | #3,164 |
| 2010 | Boys | 38 | #3,014 |
| 2009 | Boys | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2008 | Boys | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | Boys | 72 | #1,951 |
| 2006 | Boys | 70 | #1,919 |
| 2005 | Boys | 51 | #2,297 |
| 2004 | Boys | 43 | #2,531 |
| 2003 | Boys | 35 | #2,780 |
| 2002 | Boys | 40 | #2,470 |
| 2001 | Boys | 35 | #2,681 |
When Was Shamus 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.
2007 · Boys
72 recorded births
National rank #1,951
2006 · Boys
70 recorded births
National rank #1,919
2008 · Boys
59 recorded births
National rank #2,237
2009 · Boys
53 recorded births
National rank #2,401
Where Shamus Ranked Highest in 2011
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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #1,005 | 6 |
| CA | #2,524 | 5 |