1,942births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2004Peak · British Columbia
#8243United States 2025
Shamus is a boy name family recorded 1,942 times in 4 countries since 1959. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2004, at 24.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shamus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamus | English | 1,778 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2007 | ▼ 47 % |
| Shamus | English | 98 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2003 | – |
| Shamus | English | 43 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2005 | – |
| Shamus | English | 23 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2004 | – |
Questions about Shamus
How popular is the name Shamus?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 1,942 births across 4 countries.
When was Shamus most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2004, at 24.0 births per 100,000.
Is Shamus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shamus is a boy name.