Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamaine since 1970
Babies named Shamaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamaine is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1970. It has never been common; its peak year was 1982, after which usage declined. The name is not recorded with any specific meaning or traditional origin, and is best understood as a creative respelling or coinage within the trend of -aine ending names. It remains a rare choice, likely familiar mainly within families that have used it.
Shamaine first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely as a modern creative respelling or coinage influenced by names like Charmaine and Cheyenne. The name shares phonetic elements with other -aine endings popular in the mid-20th century. No traditional derivation has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Maine, Shami
Sibling names for Shamaine
Names that share Shamaine's style, for a brother or sister.
