Holding steady.
Popularity of Shamone since 1971
Babies named Shamone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 62 | 10 |
| 1980s | 66 | 6 |
| 1990s | 79 | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shamone is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971. It reached its peak usage in 1990, with a trajectory that has remained stable in recent years. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000, reflecting its rarity. The inspiration may come from the phonetic appeal or from Michael Jackson's iconic exclamation 'Shamone!', but no definitive origin exists.
Shamone first appeared in U.S. records in 1971, with peak usage in 1990. The name likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by phonetic appeal or by the exclamation 'Shamone!' popularized by Michael Jackson. No pre-existing cultural or linguistic root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shamone
Sibling names for Shamone
Names that share Shamone's style, for a brother or sister.
