Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Shamaine

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

Current Rank

#11,138

Peak Rank

#5,534 (1982)

Total Babies

197

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1998

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#5534

Peak Rank

197

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shamaine

Shamaine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 12 Shamaines were born — ranking #5,534 that year. As of 2026, Shamaine ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 197 Shamaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Shamaine

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

Shannon
Shaman
Showman
Shanon
Shannan
Showmen
Schumann
Shimon
Shuman
Schuman
Shimmin
Shamming

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shamaine

What does the name Shamaine mean?

Shamaine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shamaine in 2026?

In 2026, Shamaine ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shamaine most popular?

Shamaine reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #5,534 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shamaine a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shamaine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shamaine include Joeleen, Chemise, Letica. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shamaine

Shamaine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 197 births in the dataset. Shamaine's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #5,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Shamaine'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.