Shamus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2322 in 2005 with 51 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 72 births ranking #1970. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.8%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 39,160 boys born was named Shamus. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.