Shamaine is a beautiful and unique feminine name of Hebrew origin. It means "there she came" in Hebrew. The name Shamaine has been popularized by the Filipina actress Shamaine Centanni, who was born on August 17, 1962. She is known for her roles in various Filipino movies and television shows throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Despite its Hebrew origin, Shamaine has gained popularity in the Philippines due to Centanni's fame. The name Shamaine is often associated with elegance, grace, and strength, reflecting the qualities of the actress who brought it into the spotlight. It is a perfect choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Shamaine has seen a varied level of popularity over the years in the United States, with several peaks and valleys. The earliest recorded year for this name is 1970, with a total of 7 births that year.
In the following years, the number of babies named Shamaine fluctuated:
* In 1971, there were 8 births.
* The numbers dipped to 6 in 1973 and rose again to 10 in 1975.
* After a low of 5 births in 1976, the name's popularity surged with 10 births in 1979.
The years between 1980 and 1985 showed an increasing trend:
* There were 6 births in 1980,
* followed by a high of 12 births in 1982, and then a dip to 7 births in 1983.
* The name's popularity picked up again with 11 births each in 1984 and 1985.
The years from 1986 to 1994 saw a more steady pattern:
* There were between 5 and 8 births per year, with the exception of 6 births each in 1988 and 1989.
* From 1990 onwards, there was an upward trend:
+ 9 births in 1990,
+ 10 births in 1991,
+ 11 births in 1992,
+ followed by a slight drop to 8 births in 1993.
* The year 1994 saw another decrease, with only 5 births recorded.
The most recent available data is from the year 1998, which shows 7 births that year. Overall, the name Shamaine has been given to a total of 197 babies in the United States since records began. This data demonstrates the ebb and flow of popularity for this unique name over time.