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Shem

Shem is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shem?

Recorded births named Shem by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	755 births
England & Wales since 1996	95 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shem's popularity over time

Babies named Shem per year — United States (1954–2025). United States peaked in 1976 (23/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1998 (10/yr).

When was Shem popular?

Shem reached its peak in 1976, when it was the #5042 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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