girl's name
Shailyn
SHAY-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 911
Shailyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2001, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shailyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 342 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 43 |
How Popular Is Shailyn?
In 2024, Shailyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shailyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shailyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shailyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shailyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shailyn
- English SHAY-lin
Sibling Names for Shailyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shailyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shailyn
How popular is the name Shailyn?
In 2024, Shailyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shailyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Shailyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shailyn?
Shailyn has 2 syllables.
When was Shailyn most popular?
Shailyn peaked in 2001, when 49 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.