Girl · #8,775 in 2026

Shammie

Chamois leather is a type of porous leather, traditionally the skin of the chamois, a type of European mountain goat, but today made almost exclusively from the flesh split of a sheepskin.

Current Rank
#8,775
Peak Rank
#8,775 (1974)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
1974
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#8775
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shammie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chamois leather is a type of porous leather, traditionally the skin of the chamois, a type of European mountain goat, but today made almost exclusively from the flesh split of a sheepskin.

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Origin & history
The term chamois as used to refer to specially-prepared leather originated sometime before 1709, referring to the prepared skin of any goat-like animal, historically the European antelope —commonly called the "chamois"—and exclusively used by the glovemaking industry of southwest France . It was discovered that when tanned in the local cod oil of nearby Biarritz , the result was a material of unprecedented absorbency. This leather was fashioned into soft white gloves designed for carriage footmen, who were responsible for the care and polishing of carriages . This industry usage later transfer

The Story of Shammie

Shammie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 5 Shammies were born — ranking #8,775 that year. As of 2026, Shammie ranks #8,775 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Shammies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shammie

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shammie

What does the name Shammie mean?
Chamois leather is a type of porous leather, traditionally the skin of the chamois, a type of European mountain goat, but today made almost exclusively from the flesh split of a sheepskin.
How popular is Shammie in 2026?
In 2026, Shammie ranks #8,775 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shammie most popular?
Shammie reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #8,775 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Shammie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shammie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shammie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shammie include Larose, Vyolet, Afeni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shammie

Shammie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Shammie's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #8,775. Use the chart and map above to compare Shammie'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.