812births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1998Peak · England & Wales
#7679United States 2025
Shem is a boy name family recorded 812 times in 3 countries since 1954. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1998, at 1.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shem
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shem | English | 755 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1976 | ▼ 35 % |
| Shem | English | 47 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Shem | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Shem
How popular is the name Shem?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 812 births across 3 countries.
When was Shem most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1998, at 1.7 births per 100,000.
Is Shem a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shem is a boy name.