Will my child share the name Sham with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Sham per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sham in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sham becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sham is at its highest recorded position — #1,639 in 2025, with 18 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,843.

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.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1639

Sham

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Sham is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sham in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sham in their class.