Will my child share the name Sham with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Sham per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sham in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sham becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sham has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 173 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1782 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Sham a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sham is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Sham a popular baby name in the United States?

Sham does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3016

Sham

Sham is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sham in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3016

About the Name Sham

Sham has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 173 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1782 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Sham is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.