Masculine dossier · first seen 1972
Shamar
Endangered
Down 95.8% from peak
Peak era
2000
Peak births
383
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Shamar
How many people are named Shamar?
An estimated 6,009 living Americans are named Shamar.
How rare is Shamar?
Shamar is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.8% from its 2000 peak.
How old is the typical Shamar?
The median age of a living American named Shamar is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 29 years old.
Is Shamar still popular?
No. Shamar is endangered as a baby name, down 95.8% from its 2000 peak with 16 births in 2025.
Where is Shamar most common?
Shamar has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 4.8× more often than the national baseline.
1972Peak 20002025
Peak year
2000
Decline from peak
95.8%
2025
16
All-time
6,137