381births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Belgium
#1302France 2025
Shams is a boy name family recorded 381 times in 4 countries since 1993. It ranks highest today in France (#1302 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2022, at 5.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shams
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shams | French | 260 | 🇫🇷 France | #1302 | 2025 | ▲ 214 % |
| Shams | French | 106 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2023 | ▲ 31 % |
| Shams | French | 10 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2022 | – |
| Shams | French | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2008 | – |
Questions about Shams
How popular is the name Shams?
In 2025 it ranked #1302 in France. Official registers record 381 births across 4 countries.
When was Shams most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2022, at 5.5 births per 100,000.
Is Shams a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shams is a boy name.