unisex name
Shalin
SHAH-lin
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 514
Shalin is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 34% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 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 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shalin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Shalin?
In 2020, Shalin 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 Shalin 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 Shalin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalin
- Pronunciation SHAH-lin
Sibling Names for Shalin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalin
How popular is the name Shalin?
In 2020, Shalin 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 Shalin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalin is used for both girls and boys. About 34% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shalin?
Shalin has 2 syllables.
When was Shalin most popular?
Shalin peaked in 1977, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.