US Popularity:22575
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Celtic, Gaelic
Meaning:Supplanter
Shamus is a boy’s name of Irish origin. Derived from the English name James, this rather traditional name has the unique meaning of “supplanter.” Other spellings of this name might be more familiar to you, such as Seamus or Séamas, but this phonetic spelling will keep people from mispronouncing baby’s name. This name is the perfect choice for the little one who has supplanted all others in your heart.

Shamus Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shamus is currently #3816 on The Bump
Boy:Shamus is currently #1256 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shamus is currently #22575 in U.S. births
Boy:Shamus is currently #7031 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#22575
in 2022
- 7498
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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