Shamus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2442 in 2009 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 72 births ranking #1970. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 43.2%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 37,421 boys born was named Shamus. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.