US Popularity:11452
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:name, fame
Shem is a boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "name" or "fame." If you can see your little one making waves on the big stage, Shem is a unique name that is sure to stand out. Alternatively, if you want to express your faith, you can use Shem as a nod to Noah's first-born son in the Bible. Whatever you take from it, Shem is a strong contender worth considering.
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Shem Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shem is currently #4312 on The Bump
Boy:Shem is currently #1427 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shem is currently #11452 in U.S. births
Boy:Shem is currently #4263 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#11452
in 2022
+ 2077
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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