Boy · #9,112 in 2026

Shykim

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

Current Rank

#9,112

Peak Rank

#7,560 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2000

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shykim

The earliest SSA record of Shykim as a baby boy name dates back to 1998, when 7 babies received it. 1998 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Shykim — #7,560 in the national rankings. About 54% of every Shykim on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Shykim last appeared in the published SSA data in 2000, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 13 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to 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 Shykim

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

Shaking
Shocking
Shakin
Shacking
Shucking
Jochem
Jokim
Shaken
Schicken
Shagging
Shirking
Shying

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shykim

What does the name Shykim mean?

Shykim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shykim in 2026?

In 2026, Shykim ranks #9,112 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shykim most popular?

Shykim reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #7,560 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shykim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shykim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shykim include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shykim

Shykim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Shykim's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Shykim'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.