Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Shaemus

Name: Popularity of the name Shaemus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaemus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#9,690 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2012

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#9690

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaemus

Shaemus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 7 Shaemuss were born — ranking #9,690 that year. As of 2026, Shaemus ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Shaemuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shaemus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaemus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Seamus
Shamus
Sheamus
Jms
Shamas
Showiness
Sejanus
Shameless
Shyness
Sureness
Shanice
Chemise

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaemus

What does the name Shaemus mean?

Shaemus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaemus in 2026?

In 2026, Shaemus ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaemus most popular?

Shaemus reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #9,690 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shaemus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaemus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shaemus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaemus include Masa, Vitus, Mano. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaemus

Shaemus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Shaemus's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #9,690. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaemus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.