unisex name
Shalamar
SHAL-uh-mar (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 320
Shalamar is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 74% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2006 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 46 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shalamar Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 25 |
How Popular Is Shalamar?
In 2006, Shalamar was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shalamar Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shalamar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalamar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalamar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalamar
- English SHAL-uh-mar
Sibling Names for Shalamar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalamar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalamar
How popular is the name Shalamar?
In 2006, Shalamar was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shalamar a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalamar is used for both girls and boys. About 74% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shalamar?
Shalamar has 3 syllables.
When was Shalamar most popular?
Shalamar peaked in 1980, when 46 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.