Masculine dossier · first seen 1959
Shamus
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2007
Peak era
2007
Peak births
72
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Shamus
How many people are named Shamus?
An estimated 1,710 living Americans are named Shamus.
How rare is Shamus?
Shamus is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.5% from its 2007 peak.
How old is the typical Shamus?
The median age of a living American named Shamus is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 44 years old.
Is Shamus still popular?
Not especially. Shamus has been declining since its 2007 peak and registered 9 births in 2025.
1959Peak 20072025
Peak year
2007
Decline from peak
87.5%
2025
9
All-time
1,778