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Shem

Boy #7229 in 2023

Shem is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Shem

Popularity, 1954–2023

12 births in 2023

1954 2023

727 U.S. births recorded from 1954–2023.

Peak year

1976

23 babies

First recorded

1954

69 years of history

Recent trend

Steady

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.