Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Shamon since 1969
Babies named Shamon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 | 0 |
| 1970s | 55 | 114 |
| 1980s | 52 | 92 |
| 1990s | 25 | 179 |
| 2000s | 0 | 174 |
| 2010s | 0 | 72 |
| 2020s | 0 | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Shamon is a rare American given name first recorded in 1971. Its peak usage occurred in 1998, and it has been on a declining trajectory since that year. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 for any year. With no strong ties to established naming traditions, Shamon likely originated as a phonetic variant of the more common Shannon or as a creative respelling. It has not been associated with any particular state or cultural group in official records. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Shamon appears to be a modern coinage in the United States, first recorded in 1971. It may have arisen as a phonetic variant of the Irish name Shannon or as an independent invention. Alternatively, it echoes the Japanese term shamon (沙門), used for Buddhist monks, though direct borrowing is unconfirmed.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sham, Mon
Sibling names for Shamon
Names that share Shamon's style, for a brother or sister.
