Shaker
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYK-er ]
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Shaker first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 32 babies have been named Shaker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaker is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,533 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,533
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shaker
Shaker is a boy name .
Shaker is currently ranked #25,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaker include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shaker include Shakur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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