unisex name
Shamell
shuh-MEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 193
Shamell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 34% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2012 it was given to 5 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 1988, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shamell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shamell?
In 2012, Shamell was given to 5 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.
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 Shamell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shamell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shamell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shamell
- English shuh-MEL
Sibling Names for Shamell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shamell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shamell
How popular is the name Shamell?
In 2012, Shamell was given to 5 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 Shamell a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamell is used for both girls and boys. About 34% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shamell?
Shamell has 2 syllables.
When was Shamell most popular?
Shamell peaked in 1988, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.