Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamere since 1979
Babies named Shamere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 90 | 0 |
| 1990s | 59 | 12 |
| 2000s | 34 | 65 |
| 2010s | 0 | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamere is a modern American name first recorded in 1979, reflecting the creativity of late 20th-century naming trends. Its usage peaked in 1992, but it has never reached the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. The name has been given to both boys and girls, though male bearers are more common. Despite its low frequency, Shamere has shown stable, minimal usage over the decades, with fewer than 1 in 1 million newborns receiving the name in recent years. Its origins are unclear, likely a blend of sounds from established names like Shamar and fashionable suffixes, making it a distinctive example of modern coinage.
Shamere is a modern American name, first recorded in the late 20th century. It may be a variant or elaboration of names such as Shamar, which itself has African-American and Hebrew influences (Hebrew: שמר, 'to guard'). The '-ere' ending aligns with fashionable suffixes seen in contemporary coinages. There is no clear historical or linguistic derivation outside of modern naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shamere
Names that share Shamere's style, for a brother or sister.
