unisex name
Shalen
SHAY-lin (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 86
Shalen is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 87% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 5 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 1977, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shalen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shalen?
In 2008, Shalen was given to 5 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 Shalen 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 Shalen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalen
- English SHAY-lin
Sibling Names for Shalen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalen
How popular is the name Shalen?
In 2008, Shalen was given to 5 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 Shalen a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalen is used for both girls and boys. About 87% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shalen?
Shalen has 2 syllables.
When was Shalen most popular?
Shalen peaked in 1977, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.