unisex name
Shemsy
shem-SEE
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 320
Shemsy is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 89% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2005.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shemsy Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 80 |
How Popular Is Shemsy?
In 2025, Shemsy was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shemsy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shemsy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shemsy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shemsy
- Pronunciation shem-SEE
Sibling Names for Shemsy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shemsy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shemsy
Is Shemsy a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemsy is used for both girls and boys. About 89% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shemsy?
Shemsy has 2 syllables.
When was Shemsy most popular?
Shemsy peaked in 2009, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Shemsy a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Shemsy currently ranks #2,723 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.