Boy · #7,770 in 2026

Shakeal

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

Current Rank

#7,770

Peak Rank

#3,042 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

1994

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3042

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shakeal

Shakeal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 22 Shakeals were born — ranking #3,042 that year. As of 2026, Shakeal ranks #7,770 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Shakeals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shakeal

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

Shaquille
Shaky
Shackle
Shekel
Chicle
Shakia
Shaki
Schakel
Sheqel
Shaking
Shockey
Shakily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakeal

What does the name Shakeal mean?

Shakeal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shakeal in 2026?

In 2026, Shakeal ranks #7,770 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shakeal most popular?

Shakeal reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,042 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shakeal most popular?

Shakeal has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shakeal.

Is Shakeal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shakeal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakeal include Sante, Thaddus, Buzzy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shakeal

Shakeal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Shakeal's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakeal'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.