girl's name
Shalyn
SHAY-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,116
Shalyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 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 2000, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shalyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 152 |
| 1980s | 402 |
| 1990s | 676 |
| 2000s | 617 |
| 2010s | 133 |
How Popular Is Shalyn?
In 2018, Shalyn was given to 6 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 Shalyn 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 Shalyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shalyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shalyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shalyn
- English SHAY-lin
Sibling Names for Shalyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shalyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shalyn
How popular is the name Shalyn?
In 2018, Shalyn was given to 6 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 Shalyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Shalyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shalyn?
Shalyn has 2 syllables.
When was Shalyn most popular?
Shalyn peaked in 2000, when 98 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.