Shaked
An Israeli feminine given name meaning "almond tree".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shaked. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shaked today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaked births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaked. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shaked. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,123
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Shaked: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaked by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shaked during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaked
The name Shaked originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It can be traced back to ancient times, with its roots in the Hebrew word "shaked," meaning almond tree or almond. The name is believed to have been derived from this word due to the significance of the almond tree in the biblical lands of ancient Israel and its symbolism in Jewish tradition.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shaked can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and historical records from the region. It is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where the almond tree is referred to as the first tree to blossom in the spring, signifying rebirth and renewal. This connection with the almond tree likely contributed to the name's association with concepts of growth, vitality, and new beginnings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shaked. One of the earliest known was Shaked ben Amram, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher from the 10th century CE, who made significant contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
In more recent times, Shaked Hasson (born 1976) is an Israeli actress and model who has appeared in various television series and films, including the popular political thriller "Fauda." Another prominent figure is Shaked Berenson (born 1983), an Israeli-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful online retail platform Nasty Gal.
Other notable individuals with the name Shaked include Shaked Amir (born 1975), an Israeli singer and songwriter known for her work in the Mediterranean and world music genres, and Shaked Feldman (born 1989), an Israeli professional basketball player who has played in several European leagues.
The name Shaked has also been associated with various historical and cultural events. In ancient Jewish tradition, the almond tree was used in the construction of the Menorah, the sacred candelabrum that symbolized light and wisdom. This connection further reinforced the name's symbolic significance and its ties to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
People
Shaked + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaked as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shaked: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaked?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaked going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Shaked a common name?
We classify Shaked as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaked most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaked was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaked is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shaked in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaked a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaked in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shaked still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaked in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shaked can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Shaked?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.