Shamar

Shamar is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Shamar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shamar

Shamar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shamar first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #552 in 2000, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 6,120 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shamar in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#552 in 2000
Peak year
2000
Babies named Shamar in 2024
36
Total since 1880
6,120

Shamar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1519 in 2002
Babies named Shamar in 2024
4
Total since 1996
119

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shamar mean?

The meaning of Shamar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shamar a boy or girl name?

Shamar is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shamar?

Shamar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shamar?

Shamar first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #552 in 2000, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].