How old is someone named Shamar?
The average Shamar is 24 years old.
Half of all living Shamars are between 17 and 29.
When was Shamar popular?
Shamar was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2000, and dropped away. That's why most Shamars are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 235 | 220 |
| 1980s | 723 | 680 |
| 1990s | 1,381 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 2,563 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 1,191 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 288 | 290 |
How many Shamars are still alive?
About 6,200 Shamars are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,400 babies named Shamar since 1969.
Nearly every Shamar ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shamar?
More than half of living Shamars are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 20%
- Gen Z 60%
- Gen Alpha 16%
Is Shamar an old name?
Not really. Shamar is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Shamar a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.1% of living Shamars are men.
Names the same age as Shamar
NAME TWIN
Shamar's name twin is Keyon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Keyon's age curve is the closest match to Shamar's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Shamar
How old is the average Shamar?
The average Shamar in the US is 24 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shamar?
About 6,200 Shamars are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,400 babies given the name since 1969.
When was the name Shamar most popular?
In 2000, when about 390 baby boys were named Shamar.
Is Shamar a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 60% of living Shamars are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this