Shamar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Shamar means 'to guard' or 'to protect' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Shamar
Shamar is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It means 'to guard' or 'to protect'. It holds a strong biblical significance as it refers to the duty of protecting and watching over something or someone. The name is often associated with loyalty, strength, and responsibility. Shamar is a name that carries deep spiritual meaning and is rooted in ancient biblical traditions.
Popularity of the Name Shamar
The popularity for the name Shamar peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 383 births, which ranked number 1,201 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Shamar had the most female births in 1983 with 14, which ranked number 4,884 out of 12,071 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2000 with 383, which ranked number 552 out of 12,118 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shamar has declined sharply over the last ten years from 140 births to 63 births, a decline of -55.00%. Among males, Shamar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 140 births to 63 births, a decline of -55.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shamar
- 20 Year Trend of Shamar: -78.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Shamar: -55.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shamar: -55.00%
Popularity of Shamar by State
For males, Shamar was most popular in Northeastern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Shamar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Shamar
- Total Births of Shamar: 58 (-7.67%)
- Male Births of Shamar: 58 (-7.67%)
Given the downward trend of Shamar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.67% decrease in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Shamar have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.67%.