Shamus
Pronunciation: [ sh-AYM-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 1,768 babies have been named Shamus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamus is past its peak , currently ranked #8,995 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,995
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Shamus
Shamus is a boy name .
Shamus is currently ranked #8,995 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamus include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamus include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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