FIRST NAME
Shams
Shams is the 10,381st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 658 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 438 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #10,381 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
658
living · #10,381
BABIES NAMED SHAMS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1999–2025
202542
As a female name, Shams peaked in 2025, when 42 babies were named Shams (the #3635 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #9,363 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
438
living · #9,363
BABIES NAMED SHAMS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2025
20257
As a male name, Shams peaked in 2023, when 12 babies were named Shams (the #7232 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)