NAME PROFILE
Shem
Derived from the Gaelic Mac Ghuidhir, it formally means son of the pale one. This name characterizes a person with a grounded sense of strength, a resilient nature, and a bright, approachable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 755 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1973 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1973 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Irish, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 50%UT — 33%CA — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Mark McGwire (Professional Baseball Player) · Dorothy McGuire (Academy Award-nominated Actress) · Barry McGuire (Folk Rock Singer-Songwriter) · Edith McGuire (Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter) · McGuire Sisters (Vocal Harmony Trio)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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